Mountain yellow-legged frog
A species of Holarctic true frogs, Also known as Sierra madre yellow-legged frog Scientific name : Rana muscosa Genus : Holarctic true frogs
Mountain yellow-legged frog, A species of Holarctic true frogs
Also known as:
Sierra madre yellow-legged frog
Scientific name: Rana muscosa
Genus: Holarctic true frogs
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Description
The mountain yellow-legged frog or southern mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa) is a species of true frog endemic to California in the United States. It occurs in the San Jacinto Mountains, San Bernardino Mountains, and San Gabriel Mountains in Southern California and the Southern Sierra Nevada. It is a federally listed endangered species.
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Lifespan
8-15 years
Diet
Mountain yellow-legged frog is largely insectivorous, feeding on a variety of aquatic and terrestrial insects, with a notable preference for diving beetles and stoneflies. The consumption of other small invertebrates also supplements its diet.
Appearance
Mountain yellow-legged frog is a small, smooth-skinned amphibian with sturdy back legs for jumping. It presents a mix of brownish and gray tones, often displaying irregular marking patterns of dark spots. Dorsolateral folds running from the eyes down to its compact body are distinctive features. There is little variation in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Mountain yellow-legged frog is primarily nocturnal, active during damp, cold periods. It has a distinct, high-altitude diet, feeding on a varied range of invertebrates. Aquatically breeding, it exhibits complex reproductive behaviors, including mating calls. Mountain yellow-legged frog displaces aggression via posturing rather than physical altercation, with males asserting dominance for mating. Its survival in harsh conditions is owed to physiological adaptations like freeze resistance.
Population
Decreasing
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True frogs Genus
Holarctic true frogs Species
Mountain yellow-legged frog 
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