*The colored areas of the map above represent parishes with currently known records for the given species (Source: Jeff Boundy, LA Dept. of Wildlife and Fisheries). By no means does it represent the full range of the species in the state, nor does it necessarily mean that a species can be found throughout the parish with the record. This is provided as a guide to where you might be able to find these species in the state and to aid in identification. A descriptive explanation of the range of each species can be found in the text below.
Other Common Names:
Subspecies: No subspecies recognized.
Description:
Similar Species:
Species Range: The Coastal Plain from southeast Virginia south to southern Florida, and west to the Mississippi RIver in Louisiana.
Louisiana Range: The Florida Parishes.
Habitat:
Natural History:
Call:
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Global Conservation Status: Pine Woods Treefrogs have a relatively wide distribution in the southeastern United States and a presumed large population, and thus, are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List. Their NatureServe Global Conservation Status Rank is G5 (Secure).
Federal Conservation Status: None
Louisiana Conservation Status: Pine Woods Treefrogs do not have any special status in Louisiana.
Author's Remarks: I have not spent much time herping in their range in the state, but I have captured a couple individuals in the pictures above near Abita Springs (St. Tammany Parish). I have also detected this species at several other sites in St. Tammany Parish, some only by their calls.
