Striped Chorus Frog

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
Striped Chorus Frog - By: Brandon Curtis Striped Chorus Frog (upland) - By: Bob Hamilton Striped Chorus Frog (upland) - By: Bob Hamilton
Striped Chorus Frog (upland) - By: Bob Hamilton Striped Chorus Frog (upland) - By: Bob Hamilton
Tadpoles
Eggs

Range Map:

References:

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

Photo Credits:

  • Brandon Curtis
  • Bob Hamilton