Pacific Tree Frog

Pseudacris regilla

The Pacific Tree Frog is a small frog that loves to hop around in wet places. They have a lovely green color that helps them hide in the grass.

Habitat: Wetlands and forests

Appearance

The Pacific Tree Frog is small, typically green or brown, with a distinctive dark stripe extending from its snout through its eye. Its smooth skin can change color to match its surroundings, and it has sticky toe pads.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyHylidaeGenusPseudacris

Pacific Tree Frog

Interesting facts

Pacific Tree Frogs are excellent weather predictors, calling more before rain!

Their eyes have a special clear eyelid that helps them see underwater!

These tiny frogs can jump over ten times their own body length!

They often spend their lives high up in trees, rarely touching the ground.

Special abilities

Pacific Tree Frog can change its skin color from green to brown to grey, helping them disappear into their surroundings.

Pacific Tree Frog has special sticky pads on its toes, allowing them to climb smooth surfaces like leaves and branches.

Pacific Tree Frog can make a surprisingly loud 'ribbit' call, helping them attract mates and define territory.

Measurements & details

Length: 2-5 cm
Weight: 0.001-0.005 kg
Lifespan: 2-9 years
Clutch Size: 200-750
Metamorphosis: 40-90 days

Diet & Feeding

This tiny frog is a skilled hunter, munching on small insects and other invertebrates.

Age differences: Tadpoles eat algae and detritus, but adults are carnivores.

Primary Foods

Flies
Mosquitoes
Spiders
Beetles
Small Crickets
Slugs

Foraging Method

Ambush

Ecological connections

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

They are a common meal for various garter snakes.

eaten by

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Large wading birds will prey on frogs near water bodies.

hunts

House Fly

Musca domestica

Frogs help control insect populations by eating them.

shelters

Common Cattail

Typha latifolia

Provides cover and hunting perches near wetland edges.

Traits

Wildlife

Step into the incredible world of wild animals and plants living freely in nature. From tiny insects to towering trees, it's all part of the wild wonders around us!

Camouflaged

Look closely for animals that are masters of disguise, blending perfectly into their surroundings! Their colors and patterns help them hide from others.

Insectivorous

Discover clever creatures that specialize in munching on insects, playing a super important role in keeping bug populations in check. They are nature's tiny bug vacuums!

Wetland

These fascinating areas are covered by water for at least part of the year, creating a perfect home for unique plants and animals, like marshes and swamps.