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.

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