Mountain Chorus Frog

Pseudacris brachyphona

Reptiles & Amphibians26 to 34 mmIn the app

Average adult length is 1.10 inches from snout to vent. Coloring occurs in shades of light brown with dorsal stripes or spots in shades of brown. Darker stripe that runs…

Mountain Chorus Frog illustration

How to identify

Average adult length is 1.10 inches from snout to vent. Coloring occurs in shades of light brown with dorsal stripes or spots in shades of brown. Darker stripe that runs from snout, through eyes to back. Legs typically yellow.

Range

Eastern United States. Found in the Appalachian Mountain range from Pennsylvania to Alabama.

Habitat

Terrestrial. Higher elevations throughout Appalachia in habitats such as ponds or rainwater pools.

Variations

Males: Throat color occurs from yellow to black, depending on season. Females: Throat color is white.

Similar species

Name and etymology

Brachyphona: Greek for short (brachys) sound (phone).

At a glance

Size

26 to 34 mm

Range

Eastern United States. Found in the Appalachian Mountain range from Pennsylvania to Alabama.

Habitat

Terrestrial. Higher elevations throughout Appalachia in habitats such as ponds or rainwater pools.

Range map

Range map for Mountain Chorus Frog

Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

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