Spotted Chorus Frog

pseudacris clarkii

The Spotted Chorus Frog (Pseudacris clarkii) is a small, beautifully patterned amphibian native to the grasslands and prairies of the central United States and northern Mexico. Known for its energetic vocalizations, this tiny chorus frog comes alive during warm spring rains, congregating in temporary pools and roadside ditches to form loud, buzzing choruses. Its musical call, sounding similar to a fingernail running down a plastic comb, is a quintessential harbinger of spring in its native range. Despite its loud presence during breeding seasons, this frog is secretive and difficult to spot outside of these periods, spending its time hiding under leaf litter or loose soil.

生息地: Found in open prairies, grasslands, and savanna regions, typically associated with temporary shallow water bodies, flooded fields, and roadside ditches.

外見

This small frog typically ranges from 2 to 3.5 centimeters in length. It features a pale green, grey, or tan base color adorned with prominent, irregular dark green spots that are often outlined in a lighter yellow or white border. A distinguishing field mark is a dark, triangular spot located between its eyes, as well as a light-colored stripe running along its upper lip. Its belly is smooth and cream-colored, and its toes have tiny, poorly developed pads, reflecting its terrestrial lifestyle.

界Animalia門Chordata綱Amphibia目Anura科Hylidae属Pseudacris

Spotted Chorus Frog

カテゴリ

両生類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

スナップ

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おもしろい事実

Their call sounds remarkably like a thumbnail dragging across the teeth of a stiff plastic pocket comb.

They are highly opportunistic breeders, sometimes laying eggs in puddle-filled tire tracks that dry up quickly.

Unlike true treefrogs, Spotted Chorus Frogs have very small toe pads and are terrible climbers, choosing instead to live on the ground.

特殊能力

Utilizes a large vocal sac that expands like a balloon to produce incredibly loud, metallic clicking calls that carry across vast distances.

Burrows into moist soil or utilizes existing cracks during dry spells to prevent dehydration, entering a dormant state until rain returns.

Adapted to highly ephemeral waters, its larvae can undergo metamorphosis in as little as three to four weeks before their pools dry up.

サイズと詳細

長さ: 2+ cm
体重: 0.001+ kg
寿命: 2+ 年
Top Speed: 2 km/h
一度の産卵数: 500+
抱卵期間: 2+ 日

食性と食事

Feeds heavily on small terrestrial invertebrates such as insects, spiders, and centipedes, while its aquatic tadpoles feed on algae.

年齢による違い: Tadpoles are herbivorous and detritivorous, feeding on algae and organic matter, whereas adults are strictly carnivorous insectivores.

主な食物

Spiders
Ants
Beetles
Small flies
Algae

採餌方法

Ambush

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Western Ribbon Snake

Thamnophis proximus

Predator that hunts the frogs in and around breeding pools.

hunts

Inland Floodwater Mosquito

Aedes vexans

An abundant insect prey species eaten by the adult frogs.

eaten by

Great Egret

Ardea alba

Wading bird that opportunistically feeds on adult frogs in shallow waters.

特徴

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別名

まだ別名はありません。

コレクション

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安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

まだ特別な安全上の注意はありません。

よくある質問

Spotted Chorus Frogを見分けるには？

Spotted Chorus Frogを識別する最も簡単な方法は、Snappit自然識別アプリを使用することです。

Spotted Chorus Frogの長さは何ですか？

2+ cm

Spotted Chorus Frogの体重は何ですか？

0.001+ kg

Spotted Chorus Frogの寿命は何ですか？

2+ 年

Spotted Chorus Frogのtop Speedは何ですか？

2 km/h

Spotted Chorus Frogは何を食べますか？

Feeds heavily on small terrestrial invertebrates such as insects, spiders, and centipedes, while its aquatic tadpoles feed on algae.

Spotted Chorus Frogは通常どこに生息していますか？

Found in open prairies, grasslands, and savanna regions, typically associated with temporary shallow water bodies, flooded fields, and roadside ditches.

Spotted Chorus Frogはどのように狩りをしますか？

Ambush