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New Jersey Chorus Frog

Pseudacris kalmi

The New Jersey Chorus Frog is a small, lively frog known for its beautiful singing. It loves to hop around in wet areas and is often found near ponds and marshes.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The New Jersey Chorus Frog is a tiny, slender amphibian, typically tan to brown or gray, with three dark stripes running down its back. It often has a distinct dark triangle between its eyes and a white upper lip, helping it blend in.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyHylidaeGenusPseudacris
New Jersey Chorus Frog
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New Jersey Chorus Frog

Category

Amphibians

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Male New Jersey Chorus Frogs have a giant vocal sac that inflates bigger than their head!

Their unique call sounds exactly like running a finger across a comb's teeth!

These tiny frogs can leap more than 20 times their own body length in a single jump!

They often breed in puddles that will dry up, so their tadpoles must grow super fast!

Special abilities

Ability

Vocal Charm

New Jersey Chorus Frog can sing a loud, distinctive 'cree-ee-eek' call that attracts mates from far away.

Ability

Instant Camouflage

New Jersey Chorus Frog has special skin cells that allow it to change color quickly to blend perfectly with its background.

Ability

Wetland Nursery

New Jersey Chorus Frog lays its eggs in temporary pools, which helps its babies avoid fish that eat eggs.

Measurements & details

Length
2-3.2 cm
Weight
0.002-0.005 kg
Lifespan
2-5 years
Top Speed
1 km/h
Clutch Size
500-1500
Metamorphosis
42-84 days

Diet & Feeding

These tiny hunters gobble up small insects and other invertebrates found in their damp habitats.

Age differences: Tadpoles are herbivores, grazing on algae and detritus in the water.

Primary Foods

  • Ants
  • Small Beetles
  • Spiders
  • Mites
  • Flies
  • Springtails

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Slithery snakes hunt frogs for a quick meal in wet areas.

eaten by

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Tall wading birds patiently stalk and snap up frogs.

eats

Common House Mosquito

Culex pipiens

Adult frogs help control mosquito populations by eating them.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is New Jersey Chorus Frog?

2-3.2 cm

How much does New Jersey Chorus Frog weigh?

0.002-0.005 kg

How long does New Jersey Chorus Frog live?

2-5 years

How fast can New Jersey Chorus Frog move?

1 km/h

What does New Jersey Chorus Frog eat?

These tiny hunters gobble up small insects and other invertebrates found in their damp habitats.

Where is New Jersey Chorus Frog usually found?

Wetlands

How does New Jersey Chorus Frog hunt?

Ambush

How many eggs does New Jersey Chorus Frog lay?

500-1500

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