Amphibian
Boreal Chorus Frog
Pseudacris maculataThe Boreal Chorus Frog is a tiny tan, greenish, or gray frog usually marked by three dark stripes along the back. Males gather in shallow temporary water and produce a rising rasp like a fingernail drawn across comb teeth.
chorus frogtemporary-pool breederstriped amphibian
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & preySmall flies, mosquitoes, mites
Predators
- garter snakes
- wading birds
- large aquatic insects
ThreatsWetland drainage, road mortality, pesticides, disease, drought, and changing freeze-thaw cycles
HabitatsWet meadows, prairie potholes, temporary pools, marsh edges, ditches, and open woodland
Life spanUsually about two to five years
Classification
- FamilyHylidae
- SpeciesPseudacris maculata
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Avoid handling frogs or entering shallow breeding pools where eggs and tadpoles develop.
Responsible observation
- Listen: The breeding call resembles a thumb drawn over plastic comb teeth.
- Identify: Look for three dark back stripes on a very small frog.
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