The Cliff Chirping Frog (Eleutherodactylus marnockii) is a small species of frog found in the United States, in central and western Texas. They are nocturnal and spend most of their lives on limestone rock faces. Though they prefer rocky areas, they are also found in forest regions and areas with moderate moisture (excluding pools of water or streams). These frogs olive green or tan in color with brown or black mottling. The rear legs are often banded. They have a somewhat flattened body which allows them to hide in rock crevices. They have no or little webbing between their toes. They hop like most frogs, but they can also crawl, which helps them to get into rock crevices.
Ten Facts about Cliff Chirping Frog
- Cliff frogs are 0.75 to 1.5 inches in length.
- Cliff chirping frogs are nocturnal and live most of their lives on limestone rock faces.
- Their primary diet is small insects.
- Breeding occurs year round, except at the coldest points of the winter, but generally peaks during the rainy season in the months of April and May.
- Females can lay up to three clutches of eggs a year.
- Their voice is sounds like a trill or chirp like a cricket's.
- In North America, this frog is found in South-central Texas. In Texas, it is found from Central Texas southwest to the Rio Grande.
- The Cliff Chirping Frog is known as Eleutherodactylus marnockii.
- Snakes, birds like to eat them.
- Life span is very short because of it's tiny size, 2-3 years.
