Scientific Name: Pseudacris triseriata
**Three subspecies are represented under this page. Western Chorus, , Upland Chorus, and New Jersey Chorus frogs. There is little difference in there identifying characteristics.
Size: 0.75-1.5 inches (1.9-3.8 cm) in length
PA Status: Species of special concern

Habitat Type:
Woodland areas, marshes or meadows with dense vegetation. During mating season it may be found in temporary or permanent bodies of water.

Colorations:

• The dorsal background color ranges from grey to tan or greenish brown with a dark stripe on both sides of the body that extends from the snout, though they eyes, and to the groin. The head has a white stripe that is located below the black stripe. The dorsal also has three dark strips (a middorsal stripe and two dorsolateral strips). These stripes may be complete or broken.
• The head has a dark spot between the eyes.
• The dorsal surface of the legs have dark spots or bars.
• The ventral is cream to white and may have black flecks.

Characteristics:

• Small species.
• The body is moderately proportioned
• The head is narrow and pointed.
• The dorsal skin is slightly rough.
• The ventral skin is coarsely granular.
• The fore legs are short.
• The hind legs are long with elongate toes that are webbed at the base.
• The toe pads are small.

Tadpole coloration and characteristics:

• Small-sized. Average 2.5-3 cm
• The dorsum and sides are dark brown and may have a metallic/bronze flecking.
• The belly is bronze and iridescent.
• The tail crest is moderately developed and translucent, with small dark spots and flecks.

Confused with:

• Mountain Chorus Frog
• Northern Spring Peeper

Coloration/Pattern Photos:
Adults





Tadpoles
Eggs

Listen -Western Chorus Frog

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Range Map Western Chorus Frog:

Range Map Upland Chorus Frog:

Range Map New Jersy Chorus Frog:

References:

• Hulse, C. and McCoy C. J. and Ellen Censky ,1998. Amphibians and Reptiles of Pennsylvania and the Northeast. 154-159pp.

Photo & Audio Credits:

• Brandon Curtis
• Bob Hamilton
• Don Becker