Pacific Tree Frog

Class: Amphibian

Family: Tree frog

Range:  British Columbia to California, and from the Pacific Coast to Montana and Nevada

Habitat: Pacific Tree Frogs live anywhere from the seal level to the mountains, grasslands, farmland and forests.

Diet: Insects and arthropods, including flies, ants, and beetles

Lifespan:  5 to 7 years.


Fun Facts

  • Similar to a chameleon, the Pacific Tree Frog changes color based on the weather, humidity, and temperature.

  • The Pacific Tree Frog reaches maturity after 2 years! When they are full grown, they are usually 1.5 to 2 inches long.

  • In winter, Pacific Tree Frogs hibernate at the bottom of waterbeds, covering themselves with mud on the pond’s floor.