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adult female in shallow water at edge of pond
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Very dark individual from shaded canyon Above dark; below gray with red on throat, groin, and hind legs. Vocalized squeaks and growls when handled. Measured: SVL 83 mm (3 in.). Spotted on bank of creek with steep sides and cavern providing shelter from trickling seepage raining down. Creek sheltered by cliffs and rarely exposed to sun.
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Locally abundant, adults, sub-adults, and tadpoles seen every few feet of stream. This stream originates as a spring, filtering up through the earth to conceivably supplying healthy, pollution free water. In other areas, this species has been extirpated due to pollution, disturbance of habitat, and introduced trout and Rana catesbeiana. Unfortunately, this locality may too be in jeopardy, large herds of cattle disturb/trample shoreline and defecate in stream water. Native Americans frequenting the region mentioned, rather than removing cattle new herds are being brought to the area. Due to the abundance of amphibian prey, Thamnophis elegans are easily found about stream.
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Gosner stage 45
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Eight clusters of eggs counted attached to vegetation on surface of water and below, all deposited in vicinity of one another and exposed to sunlight.
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Locally abundant, adults, sub-adults, and tadpoles seen every few feet of stream. This stream originates as a spring, filtering up through the earth to conceivably supplying healthy, pollution free water. In other areas, this species has been extirpated due to pollution, disturbance of habitat, and introduced trout and Rana catesbeiana. Unfortunately, this locality may too be in jeopardy, large herds of cattle disturb/trample shoreline and defecate in stream water. Native Americans frequenting the region mentioned, rather than removing cattle new herds are being brought to the area. Due to the abundance of amphibian prey, Thamnophis elegans are easily found about stream.
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This is subspecies: Pseudacris h. curta, Baja California Chorus Frog
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Dorsal brownish-red with subtle blotches; below distinctly red about legs and groin. Discovered on sunny stream bank of tranquil section of creek.
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Locally abundant, adults, sub-adults, and tadpoles seen every few feet of stream. This stream originates as a spring, filtering up through the earth to conceivably supplying healthy, pollution free water. In other areas, this species has been extirpated due to pollution, disturbance of habitat, and introduced trout and Rana catesbeiana. Unfortunately, this locality may too be in jeopardy, large herds of cattle disturb/trample shoreline and defecate in stream water. Native Americans frequenting the region mentioned, rather than removing cattle new herds are being brought to the area. Due to the abundance of amphibian prey, Thamnophis elegans are easily found about stream.
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This is subspecies: Pseudacris h. curta, Baja California Chorus Frog
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