Population Density, Distribution and Dispersion
The population density of Northern Leopard Frogs could be considered relatively clumped. Although they are able to adapt to many different habitats and the species itself is widespread, most populations involve many frogs in a specific area as they demonstrate a preference of staying in grassy areas and woodlands throughout most of the year. They reside in small bodies of water for mating season and throughout the winter, but only in waters which do not freeze all the way through.
The distribution of the Northern Leopard Frog is understood to be quite wide. Their population in Canada exists from British Columbia east to the Maritimes. Their population in the United States ranges from the California- New Mexico area east to South Carolina. They used to be present in parts of the mid-West and other western areas, however, these populations have either disappeared or declined significantly to a point of near non-existence. They are usually found near lakes and other smaller bodies of water or woodlands.
The dispersion of the species is relatively low. The movement of the frogs can occur either at night or during the day. Their dispersal is usually not far from their habitat, ranging from 5 to 600m depending on the size of the frog. They almost always return to their original location.
The distribution of the Northern Leopard Frog is understood to be quite wide. Their population in Canada exists from British Columbia east to the Maritimes. Their population in the United States ranges from the California- New Mexico area east to South Carolina. They used to be present in parts of the mid-West and other western areas, however, these populations have either disappeared or declined significantly to a point of near non-existence. They are usually found near lakes and other smaller bodies of water or woodlands.
The dispersion of the species is relatively low. The movement of the frogs can occur either at night or during the day. Their dispersal is usually not far from their habitat, ranging from 5 to 600m depending on the size of the frog. They almost always return to their original location.