Do Pond Frogs Eat Leeches

Among lake and game fish, one fish that does a good job of eating leeches is called the red ear sunfish. Other natural predators for leeches include water fowl, crayfish and turtles.

What eats leeches in a pond?

Among lake and game fish, one fish that does a good job of eating leeches is called the red ear sunfish. Other natural predators for leeches include water fowl, crayfish and turtles.

What do frogs eat in a pond?

In general, adult frogs love insects, worms, and slugs. Some aggressive ones, such as the South American horned frog (Ceratophrys spp.), will even go for small vertebrates. Luckily, the common frogs that visit our garden ponds tend to be more friendly!