Frogs and Toads
Western Chorus Frog
Pseudacris triseriata
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Chorus Frog peaks from February to April.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 3 states
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Frogs and Toads
Western Chorus Frog
Pseudacris triseriata
Description
The western chorus frog (Pseudacris triseriata), also known as striped chorus frog, or midland chorus frog is a species of frog found in Canada and the United States. Western chorus frogs are small 40 mm (1.6 in), smooth skinned, and greenish-grey, reddish, olive, or brown in color.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Western chorus frogs live in a variety of different habitats, but areas of more permanent water increase the risk of predation on eggs and/or tadpoles. To compensate for this, chorus frogs stick to mostly ephemeral freshwater areas, such as marshes, river swamps, meadows, grassy pools, and other open areas found in mountains and prairies.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Males use a special call to attract several potential mates to breeding sites. The western chorus frog call can be heard from half a mile away.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Western Chorus Frog
When is the Western Chorus Frog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Western Chorus Frog peaks from February to April.
Where does the Western Chorus Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 3 states, including Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio.