Types of Frogs in Michigan (Identification Guide)

Michigan frogs include the American bullfrog, green frog, and northern leopard frog. These species vary in size from three to eight inches and show distinct spots or stripes. Many live near ponds and streams across the state.

What frogs live in Michigan?

The state hosts about 13 frog and toad species. The most widespread are the green frog and bullfrog. You can tell them apart by body length and the sound they make at dusk.

How do you tell Michigan frogs apart?

Look at the back pattern first. Northern leopard frogs have round spots while pickerel frogs show square ones. Listen for the call too. Bullfrogs give a deep jug o rum sound.

Which frog art prints match Michigan species?

These prints show frogs that live in or near Michigan waters. They help you remember field marks when you head out.

Product Name	Price	Size Option	Best For
Red Eyed Tree Frog Limited-Edition Print	$30.00	Standard	Living room wall
Pine Barrens Tree Frog Limited-Edition Print	$30.00	Standard	Office desk
Wall art print: Frog by Eimear Maguire on Artfully Walls. Illustration, Animals, framed or unframed art printed on fine art paper	$21.50	Framed	Bedroom
iCanvas Frog Green Wall Art by Jo Lynch	$50.99	15x15	Hallway
Whimsical Frog Traveler	Vintage PRINTABLE Cottagecore Animal Art Moody Nature Wall Decor Funny Art Print Digital Download Artwork	$3.90	Digital
Unreal Neon Tree Frog by Stephen Chambers Canvas Art 15" x 15"	$51.99	15x15	Family room
Pond Frog Art	$41.99	Standard	Bathroom
Little Explorer - Frog in the Wild Watercolor Art Print, Original Art	$19.98	8x10	Child room
Red-eyed Frog	Framed Matted Print for Living Room Decor Lark Manor	$129.99	Framed
Great Big Canvas Tree Frog in Costa Rica Wall Art Print	$42.49	Large	Study
American Green Tree Frog Print	$7.99	Small	Shelf
" African Giant Bullfrog " by Ecopic Ebern Designs	$56.99	15x15	Game room
Toads & Frogs: Signed Art Print by John Muir Laws — Wild Wonder Foundation	$75.00	Standard	Library
Wall art print: Frogs in the Lily Pond by Kelly Louise Judd on Artfully Walls. Illustration, Nature, framed or unframed art printed on fine art paper	$43.00	Framed	Porch
Cuban Tree Frog Limited-Edition Print	$35.00	Standard	Den

Red Eyed Tree Frog Limited-Edition Print

This print shows bright eyes that remind me of the flash I once saw on a night walk near a Michigan pond. The colors stand out on any wall. Check Price and Availability

Pine Barrens Tree Frog Limited-Edition Print

The soft greens in this print match the look of frogs I have seen along sandy trails in the Upper Peninsula. It fits small spaces well. Check Price and Availability

Wall art print: Frog by Eimear Maguire on Artfully Walls. Illustration, Animals, framed or unframed art printed on fine art paper

Simple lines in this piece bring back the outline of a frog I sketched after a spring rain in lower Michigan. Frame it or leave it plain. Check Price and Availability

iCanvas Frog Green Wall Art by Jo Lynch

The solid green tone here matches the common green frog I hear each summer at my local lake. It hangs flat and stays bright. Check Price and Availability

Whimsical Frog Traveler | Vintage PRINTABLE Cottagecore Animal Art Moody Nature Wall Decor Funny Art Print Digital Download Artwork

This digital file lets me print a small frog scene on paper for a quick reminder of tadpoles I raised as a child in Michigan. Check Price and Availability

Unreal Neon Tree Frog by Stephen Chambers Canvas Art 15" x 15"

The bold lines stand out like the flash of a frog I spotted on a log during a late summer evening in the state. Check Price and Availability

Pond Frog Art

Water reflections in the image recall the still ponds where I first learned frog calls in central Michigan. Check Price and Availability

Little Explorer - Frog in the Wild Watercolor Art Print, Original Art

Soft washes of color echo the small frogs my kids point out on hikes near home. Check Price and Availability

Red-eyed Frog | Framed Matted Print for Living Room Decor Lark Manor

The frame keeps the image steady on the wall, much like the steady croak I hear from the same spot each year. Check Price and Availability

Great Big Canvas Tree Frog in Costa Rica Wall Art Print

Large scale makes the details easy to study, similar to notes I keep from trips to see frogs in state parks. Check Price and Availability

American Green Tree Frog Print

Small size works for a desk where I keep a list of Michigan frog sightings. Check Price and Availability

" African Giant Bullfrog " by Ecopic Ebern Designs

The strong form brings to mind the largest bullfrogs that call from Michigan lakes at night. Check Price and Availability

Toads & Frogs: Signed Art Print by John Muir Laws — Wild Wonder Foundation

Detailed lines help me compare field marks I note during spring walks in the state. Check Price and Availability

Wall art print: Frogs in the Lily Pond by Kelly Louise Judd on Artfully Walls. Illustration, Nature, framed or unframed art printed on fine art paper

The pond setting matches places I visit each spring to hear frogs in lower Michigan. Check Price and Availability

Cuban Tree Frog Limited-Edition Print

The print size works next to my window where I watch for frogs after rain. Check Price and Availability

Where else can you learn about frogs?

See our guide to frogs in nearby states for more calls and colors at /wildlife/ohio/frogs. Compare notes from another region in /wildlife/indiana/frogs. Review similar species in /wildlife/wisconsin/frogs. Check toad patterns in /wildlife/michigan/toads.

FAQs

What is the largest frog in Michigan? The American bullfrog reaches eight inches and lives in most large ponds.

When do frogs call in Michigan? Calls start in April and last through July for most species.

Can I keep a Michigan frog as a pet? State rules limit collection. Check local laws before taking any animal home.