Western Chorus Frog
(Pseudacris triseriata)
Photo Courtesy of Aaron Greene
This small frog rarely reaches more that one inch in length and is grayish-green to brown in color with three dark stripes that run down the back. There is another dark strip on each side of the frog that runs from the snout to the back leg.
The call of the Western Chorus frog sounds like someone running their fingernail over a comb. It can be heard quite often during the breeding season from late winter into summer. They can often be heard calling when ice can still be found on the water.
The Western Chorus Frog can be found in a variety of habitats from dry areas to swamps. They are even common backyard residents.