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Conservation Status

Status

This is an uncommon frog with a very limited distribution in Georgia. North Carolina lists this frog as a species Of Special Concern. Habitat preservation is crucial to maintain its populations. Preserving forest wetlands will protect breeding sites.

Taxonomy

Unambiguous Synonyms:

1. Chorophilus feriarum subsp. brachyphona Cope, 1889
2. Chorophilus feriarum subsp. brachyphonus Cope, 1889

Notes:

Name Status: Accepted Name. Latest taxonomic scrutiny: 29-Aug-2005

Physical Description

Species Pseudacris brachyphona:

Size: A small frog, 2.5 - 3.8 cm (1 - 1.5 in) long. Color: Brown to olive green, with two thick dark stripes from the shoulder to the thigh. These curve inward in the middle of the back and resemble a set of parentheses or an irregular "X" if the stripes touch. Occasionally the markings are broken into spots. The dark triangle-shaped marking on the head, characteristic of Chorus Frogs and Cricket Frogs, is present. The base of the triangle is between the eyes, and the apex points down the back. The upper lip of the mouth usually has a white stripe. The belly and inner thighs are whitish and may have a yellow tint. Other things to look for: This frog has small toe pads.

Distribution

Range and Population

North America

Habitat

It is found in moist wooded areas at elevations up to 3,500 feet. Ditches, seeps, and shallow wetlands are preferred habitats. It will move overland and can be found well away from water.

Diet

It eats insects and other small invertebrates.

Reproduction

This is a winter breeder. The females lay eggs as early as December and continue until April. Several small clumps of 10 - 50 eggs are laid in shallow (often temporary) pools. A female can lay up to 300 eggs in a season.

Behavior

This is a secretive, nocturnal frog rarely seen except during the breeding season. The Bullfrog may prey upon the Mountain Chorus Frog.

Similar Species

The Upland Chorus Frog has three stripes on its back. The Spring Peeper has an "X" on its back but does not have a striped upper lip.

Members of the genus Pseudacris:

There are approximately 59 species and subspecies in this genus: P. brachyphona (Mountain Chorus Frog) · P. brachyphona cope · P. brimleyi (Brimley's Chorus Frog) · P. cadaverina (California Chorus Frog) · P. cadeverina · P. cana · P. clarki · P. clarkii (Spotted Chorus Frog) · P. crucifer (Spring Peeper) · P. crucifer bartramiana (Southern Spring Peeper) · P. crucifer crucifer (Northern Spring Peeper) · P. crucifer hartramiana · P. femoralis · P. feriarum (Upland Chorus Frog) · P. feriarum feriarum (Upland Chorus Frog) · P. feriarum kalmi (New Jersey Chorus Frog) · P. goini · P. illinoensis (Illinois Chorus Frog) · P. illinoensis illinoensis (Illinois Chorus Frog) · P. kalmi · P. maculata (Boreal Chorus Frog) · P. nigriceps · P. nigrita (Florida Chorus Frog) · P. nigrita ferianum · P. nigrita feriarum · P. nigrita nigrita (Southern Chorus Frog) · P. nigrita septentrionalis · P. nigrita triseriata · P. nordensis · P. ocularis (Little Grass Frog) · P. ornata (Ornate Chorus Frog) · P. regilla (Pacific Chorus Frog) · P. regilla cascadae · P. regilla curta · P. regilla hypochondriaca · P. regilla pacifica · P. regilla palouse · P. regilla regilla · P. regilla sierra · P. regilla sierrae · P. regilla ssp · P. streckeri (Strecker's Chorus Frog) · P. streckeri illinoensis (Illinois Chorus Frog) · P. streckeri streckeri (Strecker's Chorus Frog) · P. streicherii · P. subcristatus · P. sylvatica · P. trisereata · P. triseriata (Striped Chorus Frog) · P. triseriata ferianum · P. triseriata feriarum (Striped Chorus Frog) · P. triseriata feriarus · P. triseriata kalmi (Striped Chorus Frog) · P. triseriata maculata (Boreal Chorus Frog) · P. triseriata maculatum · P. triseriata triserata · P. triseriata triseriata (Western Chorus Frog) · P. triseriata wied · P. triseriatum feriarum

Bibliography

• Banks, R. C., R. W. McDiarmid, A. L. Gardner, and W. C. Starnes 2003. Checklist of Vertebrates of the United States, the U.S. Territories, and Canada.
• Frost, Darrel R. 1997. Amphibian Species of the World, A Taxonomic and Geographic Reference. Second edition. New York, New York, U.S.A.

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Notes

Contributors:

• Bisby, F.A., Y.R. Roskov, M.A. Ruggiero, T.M. Orrell, L.E. Paglinawan, P.W. Brewer, N. Bailly, J. van Hertum, eds (2007). Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2007 Annual Checklist. Species 2000: Reading, U.K.
• Brands, S.J. (comp.) 1989-2006. Systema Naturae 2000. The Taxonomicon. Universal Taxonomic Services, Amsterdam, The Netherlands. Accessed October 3, 2006.
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Accessed February 29, 2008. http://www.gbif.org Mediated distribution data from 3 providers.

Data Sources:

Accessed through GBIF Data Portal February 29, 2008:

• Borror Laboratory of Bioacoustics
• Carnegie Museums: Amphibians and Reptiles
• Sternberg Museum of Natural History: Herp Collection

Identifiers:

• Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) Taxonomic Serial Number (TSN): 173528
• Global Biodiversity Information Facility Taxonkey: 234696
• Natural Heritage Network Species Identifier: AAABC05010
• Zipcode Zoo Species Identifier: 328