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frog was captured, posed and photographed, and released
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Hundreds observed in hot spring and when approached, most quickly leaped into water. Adults, juveniles and tadpoles viewed. Above grayish, brown, or greenish with dark spots and pale, dorsolateral ridges that reflected inward at rear; below white. Two males examined measured: SVL 77 mm (3 in.); SVL 50 mm (2 in.); juveniles measured 40 mm (1 in.); SVL 45 mm (1 in.).
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Hundreds observed in hot spring and when approached, most quickly leaped into water. Adults, juveniles and tadpoles viewed. Above grayish, brown, or greenish with dark spots and pale, dorsolateral ridges that reflected inward at rear; below white. Two males examined measured: SVL 77 mm (3 in.); SVL 50 mm (2 in.); juveniles measured 40 mm (1 in.); SVL 45 mm (1 in.).
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Colorful above reddish with no blotching; below with red about chest, throat, front legs, and majority of hind legs. Expressed squeaking and growling release call when handled. Measured: SVL 72 mm (2 in.). During rainy night, jumped from steep slope onto road preceding vehicle. Besides this individual road kill detected.
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In shallow rain pool dozens of breeding Rough-skinned Newts, one male Northern Red-legged Frog, and over 5-dozen Northern Red-legged Frog egg clusters observed. Oddly, the clusters appeared to have been deposited in a pool that will dry in a couple months. The area was recently clear cut by a lumber company and only tree stumps and tree seedlings surrounded the area.
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Discovered on road in stormy weather.
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On 9 March 2002, some egg clusters had tiny, small hatchling tadpoles swiming about. However, most egg clusters remained with embryos and no hatchings swimming about. On this date, no adults were seen about ponds or on wet road.
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Colorful above reddish with no blotching; below with red about chest, throat, front legs, and much of hind legs. Expressed squeaking and growling release call when handled. Measured: SVL 83 mm (3 in.). Encountered jumping in tall grass approximately 4.8 m (15 ft.) away from water.
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Very dark individual from shaded canyon Above dark; below gray with red on throat, groin, and hind legs. Vocalized squeaks and growls when handled. Measured: SVL 83 mm (3 in.). Spotted on bank of creek with steep sides and cavern providing shelter from trickling seepage raining down. Creek sheltered by cliffs and rarely exposed to sun.
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Eight clusters of eggs counted attached to vegetation on surface of water and below, all deposited in vicinity of one another and exposed to sunlight.
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Dorsal brownish-red with subtle blotches; below distinctly red about legs and groin. Discovered on sunny stream bank of tranquil section of creek.
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