NPSpecies

Data Source: Bradley D. Ross, Herpetofauna taxa expert, 8/9/2005.

Data Source: Bradley D. Ross, Herpetofauna taxa expert, 8/9/2005.

Data Source: Bradley D. Ross, Herpetofauna taxa expert, 8/9/2005.

Park Species Detail: Resident of French Creek and various runs, and rarely occurred in terrestrial habitats, being found once in upland forest, once in an animal pen, and once in a corn field. Semi-aquatic, frequenting a wide range of habitats later in their activity season. Spotty occurrence in forest, animal pen, and a corn field are consistent with non-breeding habitat preferences. This species has been identified as a key indicator species due to its ease of monitoring and sensitivity to environmental change., Park Species Data Source: Tiebout, 2003. NPBIB-552065., Accepted Detail: Hulse, A. C., C. J. McCoy, and E. J. Censky. 2001. Amphibians and Reptiles of Pennsylvania and the northeast. Cornell University Press. Ithaca, NY.