![]() ![]() ![]() These frogs range in color from pinkish-brown to black and max out at a length of about 5 cm. Thanks to its vertical pupils and the male’s tail-like protrusion from the cloaca, the Coastal Tailed Frog is unique, making it easy to identify. ![]() Stephen Nyman Coastal Tailed Frog ( Ascaphus truei) The Oregon Spotted Frog is active throughout the warm months of the year, late February through October and sometimes into November, and will hibernate in the mud when temperatures get too low. Breeding occurs in late winter, as soon as the ice melts, through early spring. Oregon Spotted Frogs are predominantly aquatic and can be found in and around permanent ponds and small lakes. This rare anuran is similar in size and appearance to the Northern Red-legged Frog, but possesses slightly more upturned eyes and lacks the yellow/green hip patch. Photo courtesy of Aleesha Switzer of the Fraser Valley Conservancy. Note the identifying hip patch of Rana aurora. These frogs are most commonly found in and around fish-free bodies of fresh, still water, especially those in more open areas exposed to sunlight.Īn exceptionally colorful Rana aurora. This species is active for most of the year from late February through October, with breeding occurring in late winter through early spring. Named for its signature bright red inner and under legs, the Northern Red-Legged Frog can be reliably distinguished from the similar-looking Oregon Spotted Frog (Rana pretiosa) by the presence of a yellow or pale green patch on the hip, just anterior to the hind legs. This frog comes in various shades of brown and red and can achieve a length of up to 10 cm. Northern Red-legged Frog ( Rana aurora)Īnother common frog species you are likely to come across at your local marsh is the Northern Red-Legged Frog. Pseudacris regilla photos by Lillian Crossman. Pacific Treefrogs are most active in the spring and summer, with breeding generally taking place in fish-free ponds in March through June. Pacific Treefrogs are most commonly found in forested areas surrounding bodies of fresh, still water. This species can be identified by its dark brown or black “mask” that runs across the head, covering the eye, as well as their sticky, circular toe pads indicative of a climbing lifestyle. Pacific Treefrogs are variable in color ranging, even in the same individual, from various shades of brown to bright green. Often found around human development, these frogs are quite small, growing up to 5 cm in length. The Pacific Treefrog (also known as the Pacific Chorus Frog) is the only treefrog found in the Pacific Northwest. This article will serve as a quick guide to help you begin a frog spotting adventure in the Pacific Northwest!īlack Butte and wetland, central Oregon Pacific Treefrog ( Pseudacris regilla) Many of these frogs are masters of camouflage and can be hard to find if you don’t know what to look for. The Pacific Northwest (which includes Oregon, Washington & British Columbia) is home to a myriad of unique species of frogs and toads and, with spring on the horizon, now is the perfect time to keep your eye out for these charismatic amphibians. ![]()
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