The Mississippi gopher frog (Rana sevosa) or dusky gopher frog is a rare species of true frog. It is endemic to the southern United States, and its natural habitats are temperate, coastal forests and intermittent freshwater marshes. This secretive frog is on average 3 inches (8 cm) long, with a dark brown or black dorsal surface covered in warts.
Read more about Mississippi Gopher Frog: Taxonomy, Range, Characteristics, Habitat, Population, Predation and Disease, Threats, Recovery Effort
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