California Tree Frog
Scientific Name – Pseudacris cadaverina
Classification – Hylidae
Baby Name – Tadpole, polliwog, froglet
Collective Noun – Army, colony
Average Length – 2.9–5 cm (1.1–2.0 in)
Life Expectancy – Unknown
Breeding Season – Unknown
Incubation Period – Unknown
Metamorphosis Period – 40 to 75 days
Special Features – The outer skin is rough and warty; it has conspicuous toe webbing and pads
Family Unit – Males become aggressive towards other males while defending territories during the breeding season
Geographical Distribution – Southern California (USA), Baja California (Mexico)
World Population – Stable
Conservation Status – Least Concern
Natural Habitat – Canyon streams, rocky washes with permanent quiet pools, desert streams, palm oases, coastal streams
Diet – Insects, spiders, centipedes, other invertebrates
Predators – Unknown