An Introduction to the Natural History of the Frogs and Toads of Ohio. The tan-colored Pickerel Frog has smooth skin and parallel lines of blotches running down its back. Other colorings are a light stripe along the jaw, and the underside of the hind legs is bright yellow to orange. RANA Frog Group RANA is a voluntary non-profit organisation funded by annual subscriptions from members and donations. The class Amphibia includes Frogs, Toads, Salamanders, and the worm like Caecilians.
Amphibians inhabit a great variety of ecological niches, including such arid regions as deserts.
Its color ranges from tan to brown to gray with large toe pads. This is one of the East's most familiar frogs because of the sound it makes. The chorus of this species is one of the first signs of Spring. This frog looks like a big, ripe tomato. Read about how to care for these loveable frogs, and check out some little-known facts.