Mountain Chorus Frog
Pseudacris brachyphona

Common Name:	Mountain Chorus Frog
Scientific Name:	Pseudacris brachyphona
Etymology:
Genus:	Pseudacris is derived from the Greek words pseudes meaning "false" and akris meaning "locust".
Species:	brachyphona is derived from the Greek words  brachys which means "short" and phone which means "voice". This refers to the short call of this frog.
Average Length:	1 - 1.3 in. (2.5 - 3.2 cm)
Virginia Record Length:
Record length:	1.5 in. (3.8 cm)

 

Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier II - Very High Conservation Need - Has a high risk of extinction or extirpation. Populations of these species are at very low levels, facing real threat(s), or occur within a very limited distribution. Immediate management is needed for stabilization and recovery.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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