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The Northwest Tree Frog is not a recognized species, but it may refer to Pacific Tree Frog (Pseudacris regilla), a common amphibian found in the northwestern regions of North America. This small frog, typically 1-2 inches in length, is known for its distinctive vocalizations, which resemble a loud, rapid “ribbit” and are commonly heard during the breeding season.
Pacific Tree Frogs are highly adaptable and thrive in a variety of habitats, including forests, wetlands, grasslands, and even urban gardens. They exhibit remarkable color variation, ranging from green to brown, allowing them to camouflage effectively in their surroundings. Some individuals can even change color based on temperature, humidity, and background conditions.
These frogs are primarily insectivorous, feeding on a diet of flies, mosquitoes, and other small invertebrates. Their populations play an essential role in controlling insect numbers. They reproduce in freshwater environments, where females lay eggs in clusters attached to submerged vegetation.
Though generally abundant, habitat loss and climate change pose threats to their populations. Conservation efforts emphasize wetland preservation and protection of their breeding sites to ensure their continued survival in the Pacific Northwest ecosystem.
It won’t be that many months before we hear the distinctive call of this tiny inhabitant of Sequoia’s Treehouse (and Farm & Forest School)
