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Western Chorus Frog

Pseudacris triseriata

The Western Chorus Frog is a small, lively frog that loves to hop around in wetlands and grassy areas. They have a special call that sounds like a chorus of music, especially in springtime!

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

The Western Chorus Frog is a small, slender amphibian, typically grey, brown, or olive-green. It has three dark stripes down its back, which may be broken into spots, and a distinctive dark stripe through each eye. A white stripe often runs along its upper lip.

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Western Chorus Frog
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Western Chorus Frog

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Datos interesantes

Even in freezing temperatures, a special natural 'antifreeze' in their blood protects their cells.

Their unique call sounds exactly like a thumb running along the teeth of a comb!

These tiny frogs can be found living much further east than their 'Western' name suggests!

Young tadpoles munch on algae, acting like tiny pond cleaners before they become froglets!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Winter Sleeper

Western Chorus Frog can survive freezing solid during winter because of special compounds in its blood that prevent cell damage.

Habilidad

Sound Finder

Western Chorus Frog has a loud, comb-like call that helps them find mates in noisy wetlands, even from far away.

Habilidad

Color Chameleon

Western Chorus Frog can lighten or darken its skin color to perfectly match its surroundings, helping it hide from predators.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
1.9-3.8 cm
Peso
0.001-0.005 kg
Esperanza de vida
1-3 años
Top Speed
0.5 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
500-1500
Metamorfosis
42-84 días

Dieta y alimentación

These tiny frogs feast on small insects and spiders found in their wet habitats.

Diferencias por edad: Tadpoles eat algae and detritus, while adults are carnivores eating small invertebrates.

Alimentos principales

  • Ants
  • Beetles
  • Spiders
  • Mites
  • Flies
  • Mosquito larvae

Método de búsqueda

  • Ambush

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Snakes are common predators, ambushing frogs near water.

eaten by

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Large wading birds will hunt frogs in shallow waters.

eaten by

American Bullfrog

Lithobates catesbeianus

Larger frogs are opportunistic predators of smaller amphibians.

hunts

Silky Ant

Formica fusca

Frogs actively hunt ants and other small ground-dwelling insects.

hunts

Common House Mosquito

Culex pipiens

Adult frogs catch mosquitoes, helping control insect populations.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Chorus Frog

Colecciones

Seguridad

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Always watch frogs from a distance and don't touch them, as they can be delicate.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Western Chorus Frog?

1.9-3.8 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Western Chorus Frog?

0.001-0.005 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Western Chorus Frog?

1-3 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Western Chorus Frog?

0.5 km/h

¿Qué come Western Chorus Frog?

These tiny frogs feast on small insects and spiders found in their wet habitats.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Western Chorus Frog?

Wetlands

¿Cómo caza Western Chorus Frog?

Ambush

¿Cuál es el tamaño de la puesta de Western Chorus Frog?

500-1500

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