Leopard Frogs sampled in Panama with Andreas Hertz

Pictured: Dr. Andreas Hertz with Panama leopard frog

Dr. Hertz and Woodhams captured Panama leopard frogs, Rana pipiens species E, near Santa Fe, Panama.  The undescribed species is similar to  Northern leopard frogs but may produce unique skin peptide secretions with medicinal properties.

Contact

Douglas C. Woodhams, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
UMass Boston | Department of Biology
100 Morrissey Blvd.
Boston, Massachusetts 02125
Phone: 617-287-6679