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Mountain Chorus Frog
Pseudacris brachyphona
The Mountain Chorus Frog's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 1 state
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Frogs and Toads
Mountain Chorus Frog
Pseudacris brachyphona
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Description
The Appalachian mountain chorus frog (Pseudacris brachyphona), formerly known commonly as just the mountain chorus frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is colored different shades of grey or brown, including sorghum brown, deep brownish-drab, or mars brown.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The Appalachian mountain chorus frog can usually be found on the hillsides of southwestern Pennsylvania, western Maryland, southeastern Ohio, eastern Kentucky, West Virginia, eastern Tennessee, and northern Alabama north of the Tennessee River. The species is native to the eastern United States.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The Appalachian mountain chorus frog breeds in February through April. The female lays eggs in small, shallow bodies of water in the woods or waterways near the woods.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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When is the Mountain Chorus Frog most active?
The Mountain Chorus Frog's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Mountain Chorus Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 1 states, including Kentucky.