The Western Chorus Frog is a tiny frog whose call sounds like a finger run along the teeth of a comb. Despite its name, it rarely climbs. It breeds in temporary pools as soon as they form in early spring.
Habitat
Moist prairies, wet meadows, and shallow temporary ponds in the Midwest
Diet
Tiny insects and invertebrates
How common
Common
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