Carolina Gopher Frog (Rana capito)

Rare; found in scattered localities across the southeastern NC coastal plain and sandhills.

Gopher Frogs somewhat resemble toads and live in drier habitats than other true frogs in the genus Rana.

Males have flabby bulges, representing their vocal sacs, between their forelegs and jaws.

Males also have more swollen thumbs than females.

Gopher Frogs show yellowish/orange on groin and thigh regions.

Gopher Frogs like to play "peek-a-boo" as a defense mechanism, covering their eyes with their front feet.

"Peek-a-boo!"