Strecker's Chorus Frog

Pseudacris streckeri

Reptiles & Amphibians1.9 to 3.8 cmIn the app

Adult length from 0.75-1.5 inches from snout to vent. Dorsal coloration occurs in shades of brown, gray, olive, or green with black spots. Dark stripes run laterally down…

Strecker's Chorus Frog illustration

How to identify

Adult length from 0.75-1.5 inches from snout to vent. Dorsal coloration occurs in shades of brown, gray, olive, or green with black spots. Dark stripes run laterally down spine. Distinguishing dark stripe runs thru eye with a dark bar beneath the eye. Lack a continuous line on upper lip.

Range

South-central United States. Range extends north to Illinois and south to Mexico border in Texas, east to the Mississippi River and West to central Texas.

Habitat

Terrestrial during breeding season or when feeding, fossorial at all other times. Habitats include woods, prairies, streams, swamps, and ponds.

Variations

Males: Throat color becomes darker during breeding season.

Similar species

Name and etymology

Streckeri: Honoring John K. Strecker, Jr.

At a glance

Size

1.9 to 3.8 cm

Range

South-central United States. Range extends north to Illinois and south to Mexico border in Texas, east to the Mississippi Riv…

Habitat

Terrestrial during breeding season or when feeding, fossorial at all other times. Habitats include woods, prairies, streams,…

Range map

Range map for Strecker's Chorus Frog

Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap

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