LIST Frogs and Toads found in East Tennessee

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Fifteen out of the 21 documented frog and toad species in the Volunteer State can be found in and around East Tennessee. While toad and frog classifications are often used interchangeably, their different characteristics set them apart. The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) stated that frogs are often found near water, have smooth skin and can jump ‘very well.’ On the other hand, toads have ‘dry, warty’ skin, make short hops and can be found far from water. Remember, technically toads are frogs, but not all frogs are toads. Below are the ribbiting TWRA-documented frog…