description Mountain Chorus Frog Overview
The mountain chorus frog, Pseudacris brachyphona, is a small tree frog native to the Appalachian region of the eastern United States. It inhabits wooded hillsides and breeds in temporary pools, roadside ditches, and other shallow waters, where males give a distinctive repeated call. The species can be identified in part by dark markings on its back that often resemble a pair of reversed parentheses.
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What is the Mountain Chorus Frog?
The Mountain Chorus Frog is Pseudacris brachyphona, a small tree frog native to the Appalachian region of the eastern United States. It is known for the repeated call made by breeding males.
Where does the Mountain Chorus Frog breed?
It breeds in temporary pools, roadside ditches, and other shallow waters. These short-lived wet habitats can fill during seasonal rains and support reproduction without being permanent lakes.
What does the Mountain Chorus Frog sound like?
Males give a distinctive repeated call during the breeding season. The call is one of the most useful ways to recognize the species in its wooded Appalachian habitat.
What kind of habitat does Pseudacris brachyphona use?
It inhabits wooded hillsides and nearby shallow breeding waters. The species is associated with the Appalachian region rather than open, permanently aquatic habitats.
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