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All Illinois frogs and toads have a complex, biphasic life cycle. Adults are aquatic, semi-aquatic, or terrestrial, but all species lay their eggs in water. During the breeding season, which may start as early as February in Illinois, males congregate at wetlands and begin chorusing.
- American bullfrog
The American bullfrog may be found statewide in Illinois. It...
- Illinois chorus frog
The Illinois chorus frog may be found in the west central,...
- American bullfrog
Learn the different types of FROGS in Illinois, AND how to identify by sight or sound. How many of these species have YOU seen?
The American bullfrog may be found statewide in Illinois. It lives in lakes, rivers, marshes, ponds and creeks. The adult bullfrog is solitary and wary. It is usually found at the water’s edge. Breeding occurs from late April through August. The male’s call is “jug-o-rum” or “br-wum.”
The Illinois chorus frog may be found in the west central, southwestern and extreme southern portions of Illinois. This frog lives in sand prairies and sandy floodplains. Unlike toads, the Illinois chorus frog digs with its forelimbs. It burrows head first into the sand.
Learn about common frog and toad species in Illinois, their habitats, ecology, and conservation. Find out how to identify, rescue, and avoid harming them. No information about frog season or hunting.
6 lut 2023 · As a general rule, frogs are allowed to be gigged, hunted, or “frogged” in many States with a valid license, while respecting bag and possession limits, as well as weapon and species restrictions. It is the hunter’s responsibility to understand regulations specific to the land on which they hunt.
The 10 species of tree frogs you’ll come across in Illinois are the spring peeper, green tree frog, gray tree frog, boreal chorus frog, Cope’s gray tree frog, western chorus frog, Blanchard’s cricket frog, bird-voiced tree frog, upland chorus frog, and the Illinois chorus frog.
