Rio Grande Chirping Frog
Scientific Name – Eleutherodactylus cystignathoides
Classification – Eleutherodactylidae
Baby Name – Tadpole, polliwog
Collective Noun – Army, colony
Average Length – 1.5-2.5 cm (0.5-1 in)
Life Expectancy – Not known
Breeding Season – April – May
Incubation Period – Not known
Special Features – Color ranges from brown, gray, or yellow-green with dark spots; flat elongated body with pointed snout; pads and tubercles on toes
Family Unit – Not known
Geographical Distribution – United States, Mexico
World Population – Stable
Conservation Status – Least Concern
Natural Habitat – Shaded vegetation, palm groves, irrigation ditches, backyard gardens
Diet – Not known
Predators – Not known