Frogs and Toads
Cliff Chirping Frog
Eleutherodactylus marnockii
Across the regions where it's common, the Cliff Chirping Frog peaks from April to September.
Shows up in 2 ecoregions and 1 state
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Frogs and Toads
Cliff Chirping Frog
Eleutherodactylus marnockii
Description
Eleutherodactylus marnockii, the cliff chirping frog, is a small eleutherodactylid frog found in Central and West Texas, United States, and in Coahuila and Chihuahua, northern Mexico. Adult cliff frogs are 19–38 mm (0.75–1.5 in) in length.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
They may also be found in caves, pinion forests, juniper forests, scrub, grassland, suburban areas and city parks.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Breeding occurs year-round, except at the coldest times of the winter, but generally peaks during the rainy season in April and May. Females can lay up to three clutches of eggs a year, in a moist substrate of leaf litter or soil.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Cliff Chirping Frog
When is the Cliff Chirping Frog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Cliff Chirping Frog peaks from April to September.
Where does the Cliff Chirping Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 2 ecoregions and 1 states, including Texas.