Brimley’s Chorus Frog (Pseudacris brimleyi)

Description: A minuscule frog with long legs, generally tan or brown in coloration. Two dark stripes run from the snout through the eyes and along the sides. Pale dorsal stripes may be present but are sometimes faint or absent. The venter is cream or yellowish, often with spotting. Legs have lengthwise striping rather than the crossbands typical of many chorus frogs.

Range and Habitat: Restricted to the Coastal Plain from southeastern Virginia south through eastern North Carolina into upper Georgia. Found in forested or open areas near marshes, shallow flooded fields, roadside ditches, and swamp margins.

Habits: Active from late winter through early spring (January–April). Males call during the afternoon and evening, often for hours after dusk. Outside of the breeding season, individuals may occur far from water. Adults likely feed on small invertebrates; tadpoles graze on algae and detritus.

Call: A short, raspy trill repeated in series, usually delivered during cool, wet weather. Calls are often heard both day and night during the breeding season.

Conservation Status: Populations are generally stable throughout the range, but the species is listed as a Species of Concern in Georgia. It is vulnerable to habitat alteration from urbanization and intensive forestry practices.