Ornate chorus frog
Pseudacris ornata
This animal is a part of the Wildlife Dispersal Project.
Small frog that breeds in ephemeral ponds, spends summers in surrounding uplands
Found throughout Southeast United States
Experiencing range-wide decline
Must disperse between breeding and upland habitats annually
Primary movement on ground
Live 1-2 years, dispersal period may be from 1-150 days (only during rainy nights)
Simulated dispersal period of 100 days