BATRACHIANS AND REPTILES OF OHIO. 2H 
Rana palustris Le Conte. Similar in coloration to preceding save that 
the dorsal blotches are arranged in two longitudinal series, each blotch 
being approximately opposite its fellow. The livid green, however, is 
replaced here with brownish or olive. Length 3 inches. 
The Swamp-frog is to be found in marshy places, but it is 
frequently met with in high grass in fields and along roadsides. 
It is much commoner than would be supposed as it is with diffi- 
culty distinguished from its environment and unlike the foregoing 
species, it remains quiet until almost touched. Common over the 
entire State. 
Specimens in the U. S. Nat. Mus., recorded by Cope from Toledo. In 
the O. S. U. Mus., collected by J. C. Bridwell at Dublin and by E. V. Wilcox 
in Ottawa, Lawrence, Franklin and Delaware Cos.; by the author at Sugar 
Grove and Gypsum. 
*Rana septentrionalis Baird. Olive brown above, light yellow below. 
Back with irregular streaks. Length 1% inches. Skin smooth. Eye large. 
This species has never been taken within the limits of the 
State, but owing to its range it very probably will be found in the 
north-eastern or eastern portion. Its range is northward from 
Minn. to N. Y. 
Rana clamata Daudin. Uniform brownish green, with faint black 
spots. Below white. Ear large, as large as eye. First finger reaching end 
of second. Length 3 inches. 
This is a heavier frog than any that have thus far been con- 
sidered. It issomewhat gregarious, especially in spring and early 
summer. It is never found far from water. ‘This species is the 
least noisy of the genus, its note being a miniature of the Bull- 
frog’s gutteral croak. The conspicuous lateral fold distinguishes 
it from the Bull-frog. Abundant over the State. 
Specimens in the U. S. Nat. Mus., recorded by Cope from Columbus and 
Portage and Highland Cos. In the O.S.U. Mus., collected by E. V. Wilcox 
in Lawrence and Licking Cos. By the author at Vinton, Castalia, Newton 
Falls and Chillicothe. 
Rana catesbiana Shaw. Lateral fold scarcely discernable. Above 
brown to olive, interspersed with brownish blotches, sometimes running 
together. Head bright green. Ear large. Toes with web reaching the 
tips. Length 5-8 inches. 
This is the common Bull-frog, the largest of our frogs and 
of the Batrachia in general. It is seldom seen but is to be heard 
