Quick Facts:
- They have sticky pads on their feet that help them climb.
- They are the only western frogs that make the classic ribbit sound.
- Pacific Treefrog toes have much less webbing as they spend most of their lives in the trees.
The Baja California Treefrog is just ¾” – 2” inches long, but has a loud voice. The males migrate to water and call to lure the females. One starts with “ribbet,” and others join in forming a chorus. They usually call during the evening and night but also during the day at peak breeding season. The tadpoles emerge from the water as tiny froglets. Despite their name, these frogs live on the ground. They have sticky toe pads that allow them to climb plants to find spiders and insects to eat. They catch their prey with a long, sticky tongue. You can enjoy listening to them in Rose Canyon Park along the trail down from the end of Regents Road in south University City.
Question:
The Baja California chorus frog is the most abundant frog found in California. How do you think these treefrogs stay safe from predators?
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The Baja California Treefrog changes color based on the air temperature and humidity.