探検両生類

Western Chorus Frog

Pseudacris triseriata

The Western Chorus Frog is a small, lively frog that loves to hop around in wetlands and grassy areas. They have a special call that sounds like a chorus of music, especially in springtime!

生息地: Wetlands

外見

The Western Chorus Frog is a small, slender amphibian, typically grey, brown, or olive-green. It has three dark stripes down its back, which may be broken into spots, and a distinctive dark stripe through each eye. A white stripe often runs along its upper lip.

AnimaliaChordataAmphibiaAnuraHylidaePseudacris
Western Chorus Frog
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Western Chorus Frog

カテゴリ

両生類

レア度

Common

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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おもしろい事実

Even in freezing temperatures, a special natural 'antifreeze' in their blood protects their cells.

Their unique call sounds exactly like a thumb running along the teeth of a comb!

These tiny frogs can be found living much further east than their 'Western' name suggests!

Young tadpoles munch on algae, acting like tiny pond cleaners before they become froglets!

特殊能力

能力

Winter Sleeper

Western Chorus Frog can survive freezing solid during winter because of special compounds in its blood that prevent cell damage.

能力

Sound Finder

Western Chorus Frog has a loud, comb-like call that helps them find mates in noisy wetlands, even from far away.

能力

Color Chameleon

Western Chorus Frog can lighten or darken its skin color to perfectly match its surroundings, helping it hide from predators.

サイズと詳細

長さ
1.9-3.8 cm
体重
0.001-0.005 kg
寿命
1-3 年
Top Speed
0.5 km/h
一度の産卵数
500-1500
変態
42-84 日

食性と食事

These tiny frogs feast on small insects and spiders found in their wet habitats.

年齢による違い: Tadpoles eat algae and detritus, while adults are carnivores eating small invertebrates.

主な食物

  • Ants
  • Beetles
  • Spiders
  • Mites
  • Flies
  • Mosquito larvae

採餌方法

  • Ambush

生態系とのつながり

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

Snakes are common predators, ambushing frogs near water.

eaten by

Great Blue Heron

Ardea herodias

Large wading birds will hunt frogs in shallow waters.

eaten by

American Bullfrog

Lithobates catesbeianus

Larger frogs are opportunistic predators of smaller amphibians.

hunts

Silky Ant

Formica fusca

Frogs actively hunt ants and other small ground-dwelling insects.

hunts

Common House Mosquito

Culex pipiens

Adult frogs catch mosquitoes, helping control insect populations.

特徴

別名

Chorus Frog

コレクション

安全性

危険度

1/5 · 非常に低い

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

よくある質問

Western Chorus Frogの長さは何ですか?

1.9-3.8 cm

Western Chorus Frogの体重は何ですか?

0.001-0.005 kg

Western Chorus Frogの寿命は何ですか?

1-3 年

Western Chorus Frogのtop Speedは何ですか?

0.5 km/h

Western Chorus Frogは何を食べますか?

These tiny frogs feast on small insects and spiders found in their wet habitats.

Western Chorus Frogは通常どこに生息していますか?

Wetlands

Western Chorus Frogはどのように狩りをしますか?

Ambush

Western Chorus Frogの一度の産卵数は何ですか?

500-1500

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