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Western Chorus Frog

Western chorus frog is a species of frog occurring in Canada and the United States. The species is nocturnal and secretive in nature.

Other Names	Striped chorus frog, midland chorus frog
Size	Around 4 cm (1.6 in)
Color	Greenish-gray, reddish, olive, or brown overall color with or without, continuous or broken or reduced three dark-brown or gray stripes running down the entire upper side; white or cream-colored underside with dark, scattered flecks; a single white stripe runs along the upper lip; a heavy dark stripe extends across the eye, along the sides from the snout to the leg
Distribution	Canada, United States (Northern New York, South Dakota, Kansas, Oklahoma)
Habitat	Marshes, river swamps, grassy pools, meadows, other open areas in mountains and prairies, fallowed agricultural fields, wooded swamps, damp woodlands, roadside ditches
Diet	Small invertebrates and arthropods, like small flies, mosquitoes, ants, moths and caterpillars, grasshoppers, small beetles, spiders
Hibernation Fact	Hibernate during winter
Predators	Large birds, small mammals, snakes
Breeding Season	March to May
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	20-300 eggs
Incubation Period	3 to 14 days
Metamorphosis Period	40 to 90 days
Reproductive Age	Less than 1 year of age
Average Lifespan	Around 5 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern