California Reptiles & Amphibians

Rana sierrae - Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog, Eggs and Tadpoles

(formerly Rana muscosa - Mountain Yellow-legged Frog)

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Page 1 - Frogs, Habitat, Information


Several egg masses, Alpine County	One egg mass, Alpine County	Mature tadpole (2 or 3 years old)

Group of mature tadpoles in shallow water	Mature tadpole (right) and younger tadpole (left)	Young tadpole (probably 1 year old)

Breeding and egg-laying habitat, 8,800 ft., Alpine County	Tadpole habitat, 8,800 ft., Alpine County