The Columbia Spotted Frog is a robust, aquatic frog of the Mountain West. It is one of the earliest breeders, calling and laying eggs while ice still covers pond edges. Its upturned eyes give it a distinctive appearance.
Habitat
Cool ponds, lakes, and marshes in mountain and subalpine zones
Diet
Aquatic and terrestrial insects and invertebrates
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Columbia Spotted Frog
The best time to see a Columbia Spotted Frog is June–August, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 2,863 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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