California Reptiles & Amphibians




Treefrogs in California






California Frogs and Toads:


   
  Enlarged toe tips  

If the frog you want to identify has enlarged toe pads, then it is a treefrog.
Treefrogs in California are small, up to about 2 inches long.
They vary widely in coloration, so use other details to identify them.

There are two types of treefrogs in California which are easy to tell apart:
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The Pacific Treefrog, which occurs throughout almost the entire state, is probably the most commonly seen frog in the California, and is certainly the most commonly heard. The dark stripe or mask through the eye will easily distinguish it from the California Treefrog



Pacific Treefrog
Pseudacris regilla

(two color variations out of many)



Dark stripe through eye
The California Treefrog only occurs in southern California, has bumpy skin, is usually found along rocky creeks, and has no dark stripe through the eye. Also, the California Treefrog will not be bright green, and typically matches the color of rocks in its habitat.


California Treefrog
Pseudacris cadaverina




No stripe through eye

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