California Reptiles & Amphibians
Pseudacris (=Hyla) regilla - Pacific Treefrog, Pg.2 - Eggs and Tadpoles
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Sounds of Pacific Treefrogs
Pacific Treefrog - Northwest
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Eggs, Butte County |
Eggs, San Mateo County |
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Eggs, Mendocino County |
Eggs, Contra Costa County |
Mature eggs, ready to hatch, Alpine County |
Recently hatched tadpoles at shallow edge of small pond, Contra Costa County |
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Young Tadpole |
Viewed from above, the eyes extend to the outline of the head. Compare with Rana aurora - Northern Red-legged Frog (which is similar to Rana draytonii - California Red-legged Frog). |
Young Tadpole |
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Mature tadpole, with rear legs developing |
Mature tadpole, front legs about to emerge, eye stripe visible |
Mature tadpole with four legs, and developing pattern |
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Metamorph on first day of emergence onto land |
Metamorph, second day |
Metamorph, third day |
Metamorph, fourth day |
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Metamorph, fifth day (very small bit of tail remaining) |
Metamorph, sixth day |
Metamorph, day seven |
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