Nebraska frogs and toads: ID chart
12 frogs and toads. Last checked November 3, 2026.
The frogs and toads are listed from A to Z, each with a photo where we have one and a short note on where it lives in Nebraska. The chart prints on letter or A4 paper; on screen, open any name on the Nebraska frogs and toads page for photos, range and sources.
American bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
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In Nebraska, the American bullfrog can be found throughout the entire state …
American toad
Anaxyrus americanus
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In Nebraska, the American toad reaches the western edge of its range and is restricted to the eastern most …
Blanchard’s cricket frog
Acris blanchardi
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In Nebraska, the Blanchard’s cricket frog is found in the eastern two-thirds of the state along all the major …
Boreal chorus frog
Pseudacris maculata
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In Nebraska, this frog is found fairly statewide.
Cope’s gray treefrog
Hyla chrysoscelis
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In Nebraska, the Cope’s gray treefrog is found in the southeastern counties, although there have been …
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Great Plains toad
Anaxyrus cognatus
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In Nebraska, the Great Plains toad is found throughout the state but are more common in the western half to …
Northern leopard frog
Lithobates pipiens
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In Nebraska, this species occupies the northern half of the state above an approximate line that follows the …
Plains leopard frog
Lithobates blairi
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In Nebraska, the plains leopard frog is found in the eastern two-thirds of the state.
Plains spadefoot
Spea bombifrons
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In Nebraska, this species it is known from the entire state with the exception of the extreme southeastern …
Western narrow-mouthed toad
Gastrophryne olivacea
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In Nebraska, the western narrow-mouthed toad is known from multiple areas in the extreme portion of Gage and …
Woodhouse’s toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
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In Nebraska, the Woodhouse’s toad occurs statewide and is abundant nearly everywhere it occurs.
A picture cannot confirm what an animal is or that it is safe. Never handle a wild animal. Sources: Amphibians (Nebraska Game and Parks Commission); Chapter 10, Nongame Species In Need Of Conservation (Nebraska Game and Parks Commission). stateswildlife.com/nebraska/frogs-toads/