The Pacific Treefrog is a small frog (3/4 to 2 inches long) found along the coast from Baja California to lower British Columbia and inland into Nevada, Idaho and Montana. The most distinctive characteristic is a dark eyestripe. The color on the back can vary greatly, from plain green or tan to brown. Some have dark splotches and they often have a triangular dark spot on the head. The one below was found at Live Oak Canyon Tree Farm in Yucaipa and is more of a tan, green. It is photographed on a white wall to help it stand out.
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This photo of the same frog gives a better view of the eyestripe.
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And this photo gives a different view of the eyestripe and a good view of the toe pads.
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This Pacific treefrog was photographed in July 2009 near Thousand Island Lake in the Ansel Adams Wilderness in the Sierras. It is also a tan/green, but has more splotches on the back.
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This Pacific treefrog was photographed near San Simeon Creek and is a dark brown with more elongated splotches. It also has the triangular spot on its head.
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This Pacific treefrog was also found near San Simeon Creek, but is not as dark and the splotches are less pronounced.
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Despite their small size, these frogs can belt out a chorus that travels great distances. This croaking frog was photographed at Live Oak Canyon Tree Farm in a water trough.
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The sounds of various Pacific treefrogs can be
heard at this site. They vary quite amazingly.
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