Pacific Tree Frog

A Pacific Tree Frog (Pseudacris regilla) is a small amphibian native to the western United States and British Columbia, Canada. It is one of the most common and widespread frogs on the West Coast and is known for its ability to change color and its loud, distinctive call. 🐸

The Pacific Tree Frog is a small frog, typically measuring less than 2 inches in length. Its skin is smooth and can vary in color from bright green, brown, tan, or gray, allowing it to camouflage with its surroundings. It has a dark eye stripe that runs from its snout to its shoulder and has small toe pads that help it climb on vegetation.

Pacific Tree Frogs are found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, grasslands, chaparral, and even urban areas, as long as there is a nearby water source. They are insectivores, and their diet consists of spiders, flies, mosquitos, and other small invertebrates.

The Pacific Tree Frog is best known for its vocalizations, especially during the breeding season. The male's call is a loud, two-part "ribbit" or "kreck-ek" sound that is surprisingly loud for its size. In large groups, their combined calls can be deafening. It's often heard in movies and television shows to create the sounds of a swamp or nighttime scene, even in places where the frog does not live.