Identify this frog ?

[Kurt]

I have never seen a wood frog with a white stripe down the middle of the back or spots for that matter.

Is it possible that this frog can be an escaped pet?

[kfrog]

Thanks. I didn't know there were so many types of frogs that looked somewhat like this one...
I hope it's not someone's escaped pet, because I have plans to release it at a lake tomorrow.
So it sounds as though it's probably a wood frog, but with an uncommon stripe down the middle of its back and spots... lol... So confusing, but I'll take the wood frog suggestion.

Thanks again.

[SethD]

I have never seen a wood frog with a white stripe down the middle of the back or spots for that matter.

They are variable in coloration. Here are a few examples from the web.

BioKIDS - Kids' Inquiry of Diverse Species, Critter Catalog, Rana sylvatica, wood frog

Freeze-thaw Cycle In Frogs May Give Doctors Jump On Human Transplants - Science Ahead

Wood Frog

[bshmerlie]

Sorry Kurt, It looks like that point goes to John.

[kfrog]

Wow. Thanks for the links SethD. Pretty obvious it's wood frog now. I searched the internet and all the wood frogs I saw didn't have the middle stripe. Crazy stuff.

Thanks everyone. He/she will have a new home where lawn mowers and cats can't get it tomorrow.

[Kurt]

Wow. Who knew? I certainly didn't. Every wood frog I had ever seen, and I have seen hundreds, if not thousands of them, has been uniformly leaf-litter brown with a dark brown mask and barring on the legs.

[SethD]

Wow. Who knew? I certainly didn't. Every wood frog I had ever seen, and I have seen hundreds, if not thousands of them, has been uniformly leaf-litter brown with a dark brown mask and barring on the legs.

It depends on the area. In some areas the striped form is common in other areas it is not.

[bshmerlie]

It's okay Kurt I still consider you the "frog master" like Yoda.

[Kurt]

Thanks.

[froggymatt]

i am sooo jealous i soooo want one of theese frogs!