description Boreal Chorus Frog Overview
Pseudacris maculata is a small tree frog in the family Hylidae native to central and western North America, with a range extending from Alaska and northern Canada south through the Great Plains to New Mexico and Arizona. Adults typically measure 19 to 39 millimeters in length and produce a distinctive call resembling a fingernail drawn across a comb. The species inhabits grasslands, marshes, and forest edges near temporary ponds and wetlands where it breeds in spring.
help Boreal Chorus Frog FAQ
Where is the boreal chorus frog found?
Pseudacris maculata is native to central and western North America. Its range stretches from Alaska and northern Canada through the Great Plains to New Mexico and Arizona.
How large is a boreal chorus frog?
Adults typically measure about 19 to 39 millimeters in length. That makes the species a small frog, usually shorter than the width of an average adult hand.
Why is it called a chorus frog?
The name refers to its repeated call, which can sound like a fingernail running along the teeth of a comb. Males call during the breeding season to attract females and establish calling sites.
What family does the boreal chorus frog belong to?
The boreal chorus frog belongs to the family Hylidae, the tree frogs. Despite that family name, Pseudacris maculata is often found in grassland, wetland, prairie, and temporary-pool habitats rather than in trees.
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