# Boreal Chorus Frog (*Pseudacris maculata*) The Boreal Chorus Frog is a small, greenish-brown frog that loves to sing! They are often found near water and have a special call that sounds like a tiny bird chirping. - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 6 - **Habitat:** Wetlands ![Boreal Chorus Frog](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Pseudacris_maculata_331243546.jpg&width=800) Photo: Dan Schofield, CC BY 4.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pseudacris_maculata_331243546.jpg) ## Appearance The Boreal Chorus Frog is a small, slender amphibian, typically brown, tan, or gray with three dark stripes down its back, which can sometimes be broken into spots. It has a dark stripe running from its snout through its eye to its shoulder, and a distinctive light-colored upper lip. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Hylidae - **Genus:** Pseudacris ## Interesting facts - Baby tadpoles munch on algae, but adult frogs switch to eating only insects! - Even though they're small, Boreal Chorus Frogs are super-powered insect hunters! - These tiny frogs have sticky toe pads that help them climb up plants and reeds! - You'll often hear their chorus calls before you ever spot one hiding in the grass! ## Special abilities - **Color Changer:** Boreal Chorus Frogs can change skin color to blend with surroundings, helping them hide from predators. - **Concert Caller:** Boreal Chorus Frogs have a loud, distinctive 'cree-ee-ee-eek' call that helps them attract mates. - **Leaping Escape:** Boreal Chorus Frogs can jump many times their body length very quickly, helping them escape danger or catch prey. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 1.9-3.8 cm - **Weight:** 0.002-0.005 kg - **Lifespan:** 1-3 years - **Speed:** 8 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 500-1500 - **Metamorphosis:** 40-90 days ## Diet & Feeding These tiny frogs are bug-eating machines, feasting on small insects and spiders! - **Age differences:** Tadpoles eat algae and plant matter, while adult frogs are carnivores that eat insects. - **Primary Foods:** Mosquitoes, Flies, Ants, Beetles, Small spiders - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Common Garter Snake (*Thamnophis sirtalis*) — Common predator in their wetland habitats. - **Eaten by:** [American Bullfrog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-bullfrog) (*Lithobates catesbeianus*) — Larger frogs sometimes prey on smaller species. - **Eaten by:** [Great Blue Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-blue-heron) (*Ardea herodias*) — Wading birds hunt these frogs in shallow water. - **Hunts:** Common House Mosquito (*Culex pipiens*) — Helps control mosquito populations in their ecosystem. ## Traits - [Spotted](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/spotted): Marked with spots or patches of a different color. - [Social](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [Wetland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wetland): This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs. - [Diurnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/diurnal): Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night. - [Aquatic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/aquatic): Aquatic habitats encompass environments where organisms live predominantly in water, including oceans, rivers, lakes, and wetlands. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) ## Safety **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low Always watch frogs from a distance, and don't try to catch them. They are best enjoyed in their natural home! ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Boreal Chorus Frog? Check the toe pads, leg length, eye markings, back pattern and body shape. Don't lean on color: some frogs change shade to match their surroundings. Frog Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Boreal Chorus Frog? 1.9-3.8 cm ### How much does Boreal Chorus Frog weigh? 0.002-0.005 kg ### How long does Boreal Chorus Frog live? 1-3 years ### How fast can Boreal Chorus Frog move? 8 km/h ### What does Boreal Chorus Frog eat? These tiny frogs are bug-eating machines, feasting on small insects and spiders! ### Where is Boreal Chorus Frog usually found? Wetlands ### How does Boreal Chorus Frog hunt? Ambush ## Where to spot - [Leadville Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/leadville-historic-district) — Colorado, US · Historic District - [Richard Bong State Recreation Area](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/richard-bong-state-recreation-area) — Wisconsin, US · State Park - [Toadstool Geologic Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/toadstool-geologic-park) — Nebraska, US · Nature Reserve - [Danebod](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/danebod) — Minnesota, US · Historic District - [Iowa Arboretum](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/iowa-arboretum) — Iowa, US · Botanical Garden - [Reiman Gardens](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/reiman-gardens) — Iowa, US · Botanical Garden [View all places to see Boreal Chorus Frog](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/boreal-chorus-frog) ## More Amphibians - [Eastern Red-backed Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-red-backed-salamander) (*Plethodon cinereus*) - [California Slender Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-slender-salamander) (*Batrachoseps attenuatus*) - [Cuban Tree Frog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cuban-tree-frog) (*Osteopilus septentrionalis*) - [European Toad](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-toad) (*Bufo bufo*) --- Source: [Boreal Chorus Frog: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/boreal-chorus-frog)