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Typically, western chorus frog's breeding season starts in March through May, with April being the most active month. However, breeding takes place earlier in southern parts and can vary through the frogs entire range. The earliest sign of western chorus frog breeding occurs with choruses heard on sunny days.
These frogs are nocturnal, so they are the most active at night. They will occasionally come out during the day to feed, as long as there are humid and moist conditions. They prefer cool and misty nights and are most active when temperatures are between 8 degrees celsius to 14 degrees celsius.
These frogs hibernate during the winter, staying submerged in the mud or dirt around lakes, rivers and streams. These frogs may only be active for around three months per year depending on the weather. [7] If disturbed, these frogs can produce a garlic-like odor to ward off threats like predators. [6] [failed verification]
One study suggested frogs select prey not by their size, but according to their activity levels, with the most active prey being the most frequently eaten. The same study showed "nearly 90% of Hyla cinerea prey were actively pursued", with the other 10% being "insects walking or close enough to be snatched up by the frog's tongue". [ 4 ]
The frogs tend to be less active during the winters and more active during the mating season. For years when there is heavy snow at high elevations, they may only be active for 90 days in the summer. [7] Hibernation tends to happen underwater or in the crevices of stream banks. This occurs during the cold months of winter.
[3] [8] They are most active early in the morning and at dusk and tend to avoid dry weather, during which the frogs will stay closer to sources of water and reduce activity until the evening. Adults are found closer to bodies of water during the breeding season between February and April, and are more commonly found in the forests when it ...
Pacific tree frogs can be a number of different colors, including green, tan, reddish, gray, brown, cream, and black, but most are a shade of green or brown, with pale or white bellies. They have a variety of dark and spotty markings on their backs and sides and can be identified by a black or dark brown eye stripe that stretches from the nose ...
Phyllobates bicolor are diurnal organisms, meaning they are most active during the daytime. This is unique from other amphibians as most species of frog tend to be more active at night. [6] During the day, however, potential predators can better see the warning colors of P. bicolor which protects the frog. [8]