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Topic: Amphibian breeding in hay fields

Does anyone have any knowledge of amphibians breeding in hay fields/pastures? I know that some species like Cajun chorus frogs use them, but I am particularly interested in any reports/personal stories of use by Crawfish frogs. There are some articles and books with some information, but not much data for Arkansas. Thanks.


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Re: Amphibian breeding in hay fields

frogman wrote:

...I am particularly interested in any reports/personal stories of use by Crawfish frogs.

I can confirm Crawfish Frogs breeding in pastures in AR.  I've also seen Leopard Frogs, Green Frogs, Bullfrogs, Peepers, Narrow-mouthed Toads, and Cricket Frogs breeding in ponds right smack in the middle of pastures.  Along more edge/bordering ponds, I can add Spotted Salamanders, Newts, Pickerel Frogs, Toads, Gray Treefrogs...and probably some others that aren't immediately coming to mind.

Flooded agricultural fields (not sure about hay fields specifically) are used by Strecker's Chorus and Spadefoots.

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Re: Amphibian breeding in hay fields

I figured one of my north Arkansas friends would have some insight. Thank you, Kory.


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