Foothill Yellow-legged Frog
Rana boylii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyRanidae (Typical Frogs)
- GenusRana (Pond Frogs)
- SpeciesRana boylii (Foothill Yellow-legged Frog)
About the Foothill Yellow-legged Frog
The foothill yellow-legged frog (Rana boylii) is a small-sized (3.72–8.2 cm or 1.46–3.23 in) frog from the genus Rana in the family Ranidae. This species was historically found in the Coast Ranges from northern Oregon, through California, and into Baja California, Mexico as well as in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and southern Cascade Range in California. The foothill yellow-legged frog is a Federal Species of Concern and California State Endangered. A federal rule to list four out of six extant distinct population segments (DPS) under the Endangered Species Act was proposed in December 2021.
The foothill yellow-legged frog has a grey, brown, or reddish dorsum, or the back of the frog. It is commonly spotted or mottled, but occasionally is plainly colored. Adults have yellow coloration under their legs, which may extend to their abdomens, but this characteristic is faint or absent in young frogs.
A triangular, buff-colored patch occurs on the snout, and, unlike other frogs in the genus, there is no eye stripe. The throat and chest are often boldly mottled; and the species has indistinct dorsolateral skin folds and granular skin. Males of this species develop... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Foothill Yellow-legged Frog in Redwood National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Foothill Yellow-legged Frog in Redwood National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Foothill Yellow-legged Frog sighting in Redwood National Park, based on 260 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Foothill Yellow-legged Frog in Redwood National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Foothill Yellow-legged Frog in Redwood National Park in our monthly data.