The Red-legged Frog is the largest native frog in the western U.S. Named for the bright red coloration on the underside of its hind legs. Declining due to introduced predators and chytrid fungus.
Best time to see a Red-legged Frog
The best time to see a Red-legged Frog is April–September, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 15,204 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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