Spotted Chorus Frog
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Spotted Chorus Frog
pseudacris clarkii
The Spotted Chorus Frog (Pseudacris clarkii) is a small, beautifully patterned amphibian native to the grasslands and prairies of the central United States and northern Mexico. Known for its energetic vocalizations, this tiny chorus frog comes alive during warm spring rains, congregating in temporary pools and roadside ditches to form loud, buzzing choruses. Its musical call, sounding similar to a fingernail running down a plastic comb, is a quintessential harbinger of spring in its native range. Despite its loud presence during breeding seasons, this frog is secretive and difficult to spot outside of these periods, spending its time hiding under leaf litter or loose soil.
Hábitat: Found in open prairies, grasslands, and savanna regions, typically associated with temporary shallow water bodies, flooded fields, and roadside ditches.
Aspecto
This small frog typically ranges from 2 to 3.5 centimeters in length. It features a pale green, grey, or tan base color adorned with prominent, irregular dark green spots that are often outlined in a lighter yellow or white border. A distinguishing field mark is a dark, triangular spot located between its eyes, as well as a light-colored stripe running along its upper lip. Its belly is smooth and cream-colored, and its toes have tiny, poorly developed pads, reflecting its terrestrial lifestyle.
ReinoAnimaliaFiloChordataClaseAmphibiaOrdenAnuraFamiliaHylidaeGéneroPseudacris
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Their call sounds remarkably like a thumbnail dragging across the teeth of a stiff plastic pocket comb.
They are highly opportunistic breeders, sometimes laying eggs in puddle-filled tire tracks that dry up quickly.
Unlike true treefrogs, Spotted Chorus Frogs have very small toe pads and are terrible climbers, choosing instead to live on the ground.
Habilidades especiales
Habilidad
Acoustic Amplification
Utilizes a large vocal sac that expands like a balloon to produce incredibly loud, metallic clicking calls that carry across vast distances.
Habilidad
Estivation Burrowing
Burrows into moist soil or utilizes existing cracks during dry spells to prevent dehydration, entering a dormant state until rain returns.
Habilidad
Rapid Metamorphosis
Adapted to highly ephemeral waters, its larvae can undergo metamorphosis in as little as three to four weeks before their pools dry up.
Medidas y detalles
- Longitud
- 2+ cm
- Peso
- 0.001+ kg
- Esperanza de vida
- 2+ años
- Top Speed
- 2 km/h
- Tamaño de la puesta
- 500+
- Incubación
- 2+ días
Dieta y alimentación
Feeds heavily on small terrestrial invertebrates such as insects, spiders, and centipedes, while its aquatic tadpoles feed on algae.
Diferencias por edad: Tadpoles are herbivorous and detritivorous, feeding on algae and organic matter, whereas adults are strictly carnivorous insectivores.
Alimentos principales
- Spiders
- Ants
- Beetles
- Small flies
- Algae
Método de búsqueda
- Ambush
Conexiones ecológicas
eaten by
Western Ribbon Snake
Thamnophis proximus
Predator that hunts the frogs in and around breeding pools.
hunts
Inland Floodwater Mosquito
Aedes vexans
An abundant insect prey species eaten by the adult frogs.
eaten by
Great Egret
Ardea alba
Wading bird that opportunistically feeds on adult frogs in shallow waters.
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Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cómo identificar a Spotted Chorus Frog?
La forma más fácil de identificar a Spotted Chorus Frog es usar la aplicación de identificación de naturaleza Snappit.
¿Cuál es el longitud de Spotted Chorus Frog?
2+ cm
¿Cuál es el peso de Spotted Chorus Frog?
0.001+ kg
¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Spotted Chorus Frog?
2+ años
¿Cuál es el top Speed de Spotted Chorus Frog?
2 km/h
¿Qué come Spotted Chorus Frog?
Feeds heavily on small terrestrial invertebrates such as insects, spiders, and centipedes, while its aquatic tadpoles feed on algae.
¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Spotted Chorus Frog?
Found in open prairies, grasslands, and savanna regions, typically associated with temporary shallow water bodies, flooded fields, and roadside ditches.
¿Cómo caza Spotted Chorus Frog?
Ambush
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