Frogs and Toads
Rio Grande Chirping Frog
Eleutherodactylus campi
Across the regions where it's common, the Rio Grande Chirping Frog peaks from May to October.
Shows up in 5 ecoregions and 1 state
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Frogs and Toads
Rio Grande Chirping Frog
Eleutherodactylus campi
Description
Eleutherodactylus cystignathoides, also known as the Rio Grande chirping frog, Mexican chirping frog, or lowland chirping frog, is a small eleutherodactylid frog. Adult males measure 16–24 mm (0.6–0.9 in) and adult females 16–26 mm (0.6–1.0 in) in snout–vent length.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Eleutherodactylus cystignathoides occurs at low elevation coastal plains and at low to moderate elevations in foothills. Individuals can be found in moist shaded vegetation, palm groves, thickets, ditches, resacas, lawns, and gardens.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
A smaller proportion of females compared to males were observed calling in two Mexican populations. Reproduction is terrestrial and direct, without a free-living larval stage.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Rio Grande Chirping Frog
When is the Rio Grande Chirping Frog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Rio Grande Chirping Frog peaks from May to October.
Where does the Rio Grande Chirping Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 5 ecoregions and 1 states, including Texas.