The Ohio Frog and Toad Webpage

Welcome to The Ohio Frog and Toad Webpage!

Your source for information about Ohio's frogs and toads, their habitats, and the Ohio Frog and Toad Calling Survey, supported by the Ohio Division of Wildlife*.

In Ohio, naturalists have been documenting the occurrence of amphibians for over 160 years.  In 1838 Dr. Jared Kirtland published the first list of amphibians collected in Ohio.  Since then a myriad of biologists have worked to determine how Ohio's frogs, toads, and salamanders are distributed.  Two survey projects of Ohio anurans are currently being conducted.   Biologists conducting a statewide frog and toad survey are collecting specimens to document their occurrence and distribution.  

A second project, The Ohio Frog and Toad Calling Survey, utilizes the efforts of volunteers from around the state to conduct audio surveys at selected breeding sites.  Interested individuals can learn more by contacting Jeff Davis, Survey Coordinator at anura@fuse.net or by visiting the  Frog and Toad Calling Survey Website.

What's Inside?

Ohio Frogs and Toads - Ohio is home to 14 (possibly 15) species of frogs and toads in 4 families. Find out about Ohio's frogs and toads here.

Amphibian Habitats - Where do Ohio's frogs and toads live? Many are found in our forests and wetlands, while others may live in your backyard. Find about Ohio frog and toad habitat here.

Monitoring - What is the health of Ohio's frog and toad populations? The Ohio Frog and Toad Calling Survey utilizes the efforts of volunteers from around the state to conduct audio surveys at selected breeding sites.  Learn more by clicking here

News and Events

Upcoming Meetings of Interest:

February 26, 2005: Ohio Natural History Conference, Sponsored by the Ohio Biological Survey and the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Columbus, Ohio. Details here.

March 9, 2005: Ohio Wildlife Diversity Conference, Sponsored by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. Columbus, Ohio. Details here.

Content on the Ohio Frog and Toad Webpage by Jeff Davis. Site design by Greg Lipps. *The Ohio Frog and Toad Calling Survey is supported by the Ohio Division of Wildlife with funds donated to the Wildlife Diversity and Endangered Species Program through the state income tax checkoff and revenues from the sale of wildlife conservation license plates. Thank you Ohio!