# Upland Chorus Frog (*Pseudacris feriarum*) The Upland Chorus Frog is a small, lively frog that loves to hop around in wet areas. It has a special call that sounds like a musical chirp, which makes it fun to listen to in the spring! - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 1 - **Habitat:** Wetlands ![Upland Chorus Frog](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Pseudacris_feriarum.jpg&width=800) Photo: Public domain · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pseudacris_feriarum.jpg) ## Appearance The Upland Chorus Frog is a small, slender amphibian, typically tan to dark brown with three distinct dark stripes or rows of spots down its back. It has a white stripe along its upper lip and a dark triangle between its eyes, helping it blend into grassy wetlands. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Hylidae - **Genus:** Pseudacris ## Interesting facts - These frogs are nocturnal, meaning they are most active searching for food at night! - They lay their tiny eggs in clumps that stick to underwater plants, hidden from view! - This tiny frog's "creak-eet" call sounds just like a finger running over a comb! - Upland Chorus Frogs can jump over 20 times their body length to escape danger! ## Special abilities - **Camouflage Expert:** Upland Chorus Frog can change its skin color because of special cells that help them blend perfectly with plants and mud. - **Natural Antifreeze Creator:** Upland Chorus Frog has special sugars in its body that help them survive mild freezing temperatures during winter hibernation. - **Quick-Change Artist:** Upland Chorus Frog tadpoles can develop very fast because it helps them become frogs before their temporary wetland homes dry up. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 1.9-3.8 cm - **Weight:** 0.001-0.005 kg - **Lifespan:** 2-5 years - **Speed:** 0.5 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 500-1500 - **Metamorphosis:** 50-90 days ## Diet & Feeding Tiny insects and other small invertebrates are the Upland Chorus Frog's main meal! - **Age differences:** Tadpoles eat algae and detritus, while adults are insectivores. - **Primary Foods:** small flies, beetles, ants, spiders - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Common Garter Snake (*Thamnophis sirtalis*) — A common predator in its wetland habitats. - **Eaten by:** [Great Blue Heron](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-blue-heron) (*Ardea herodias*) — Wades in shallow water to catch frogs. - **Eaten by:** [American Bullfrog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-bullfrog) (*Lithobates catesbeianus*) — Larger frogs will prey on smaller ones. - **Eats:** [Fruit Fly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/fruit-fly) (*Drosophila melanogaster*) — A common tiny insect prey item. ## Traits - [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. - [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. - [Miniature](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/miniature): Pertaining to species that are significantly smaller than typical or average for their kind. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) ## 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 to identify Upland 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 Upland Chorus Frog? 1.9-3.8 cm ### How much does Upland Chorus Frog weigh? 0.001-0.005 kg ### How long does Upland Chorus Frog live? 2-5 years ### How fast can Upland Chorus Frog move? 0.5 km/h ### What does Upland Chorus Frog eat? Tiny insects and other small invertebrates are the Upland Chorus Frog's main meal! ### Where is Upland Chorus Frog usually found? Wetlands ### How does Upland Chorus Frog hunt? Ambush ## Where to spot - [Concord](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/concord) — Tennessee, US · Neighborhood - [Powhatan Courthouse Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/powhatan-courthouse-historic-district) — Virginia, US · Historic District - [Manassas National Battlefield Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/manassas-national-battlefield-park) — Virginia, US · National Park [View all places to see Upland Chorus Frog](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/upland-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: [Upland Chorus Frog: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/upland-chorus-frog)