Common Name:

 Mountain Chorus Frog  

Scientific Name:
Pseudacris brachyphona
Etymology:
Genus:

Pseudacris is derived from the Greek words pseudes meaning "false" and akris meaning "locust". 

 Species:
brachyphona is derived from the Greek words  brachys which means "short" and phone which means "voice". This refers to the short call of this frog.
Average Length:
1 - 1.3 in. (2.5 - 3.2 cm)
Virginia Record Length: 
Record length:
1.5 in. (3.8 cm)

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

Photos:

*Click on a thumbnail for a larger version.