Spotted Chorus Frog
Pseudacris clarki

Description:  These are small common frogs that are typically in grassland habitats. They are usually smaller than 1 1/2" in total length, have a whitish or grayish ground color with scattered greenish spots, large eyes, and slightly webbed feet. Each frog has a different pattern, and there is considerable variation present in the species.  Their calls are reminiscent of the sound made by a finger running over a comb - a light trill that increases in tempo - "rrrick-rrrrick-rrrick".

Habitat:  This species occurs primarily in open grassland habitats.

Distribution:  This species occurs thoughout the eastern 2/3s of the state.  It probably does not occur in the Nueces Canyon proper, but does occur to the north of the canyon along TX Hwy 41.

Abundance:  probably does not occur in the Nueces Canyon, but is common where it occurs

Conservation Status:  fairly common statewide and their status is secure.

Comments: Probably does not occur in the Nueces Canyon