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Just thought I'd show you the beautiful color variations of my three Boreal Chorus Frogs (Pseudacris maculata).
The most remarkable among them is the male, whom I found before a killing frost under some bark. His stunning red color is the first of this species I've found. He's kept the red, though is slightly darker. He's the only one who calls, so I assume he's the only male amongst the P. maculata.
On top of him is a female which has a very finely contrasted pattern which is perfect for hiding in sedges and grasses. She's a bit lighter than the 'common' coloration that you find out in most populations.
The third is a dark, "ground" type coloration that is mostly brown and darker stripes are very hard to make out without bright light.
Of course, Mr. Peeps the Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) had to get into the shot. He's a very typical sedge-color with the typical cross pattern.
The most remarkable among them is the male, whom I found before a killing frost under some bark. His stunning red color is the first of this species I've found. He's kept the red, though is slightly darker. He's the only one who calls, so I assume he's the only male amongst the P. maculata.
On top of him is a female which has a very finely contrasted pattern which is perfect for hiding in sedges and grasses. She's a bit lighter than the 'common' coloration that you find out in most populations.
The third is a dark, "ground" type coloration that is mostly brown and darker stripes are very hard to make out without bright light.
Of course, Mr. Peeps the Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) had to get into the shot. He's a very typical sedge-color with the typical cross pattern.
