Pacific Tree Frog

Description:

The Pacific Tree Frog is the only frog that goes "ribbit". It grows up to 5 cm. They come in many different colors and patterns. The males are usually smaller than females and have a dark patch on their throats which are the vocal sacs that stretch when calling. Their skin is covered in small bumps and they have long legs compared to their bodies and they tend to be slender. Their toes slightly webbed and their toes are long. On the end of each toe, there is a round sticky toe pad or disks used for climbing and sticking to surfaces.

Habitat:

Pacific tree frogs are common on the pacific coast of Washington, california and Oregon. They are also found eastward to Idaho, Montana, and Nevada. A small population also exists in a pond on Revillagigedo Island near Ketchikan, Alaska, having been intentionally introduced there in the 1960's. They are found in streams, lakes, upland in ponds, and sometimes even further away from water: their habitat includes a wide variety of climate and vegetation from sea level to high altitudes. The Pacific tree frog makes its home in riparian habitat as well as woodlands, grassland, chaparral, pasture land, and even urban areas including back yard ponds.