Based on the requests I've received over the years asking me to identify a frog or a toad, the three most often seen frogs and toads found in the more populous areas of the state are those shown below.

California is home to some of the most common species of frogs and toads in North America. Southern areas of the state are particularly known for offering an ideal habitat for frogs and toads. Both native and introduced species are found across California.

If you'd like to identify a frog or toad from a call that you have heard, go to the Frog and Toad Calls Page where you can listen to calls of most frogs and toads in California, read a brief description of the call, and get information about when and where each species calls.

California is home to several frog species, with even invasive ones like the American Bullfrog thriving in the state. The California toad is the only poisonous toad in the state, secreting poison from its parotoid glands and warts to deter predators. Small Frogs: California Treefrog, Western Spadefoot Toad, etc.

Oct 27, 2021 · As a general rule, California is home to a wide variety of frogs including California Tree Frogs, American Bullfrogs, Pacific Tree Frogs, California Red-Legged Frogs, Cascades Frogs, Oregon Spotted Frogs, and Sierran Tree Frogs. Some of these species can only be found in the State of California.

Learn the different types of FROGS in California, AND how to identify by sight or sound. How many of these species have YOU seen?

To use this web site to look at picture galleries, information, range maps, and references for every species of frog or toad occurring in California, you need to get to the main page for each animal. There are several ways to do this:

Oct 7, 2024 · Explore the diverse world of California frogs, their native and invasive species, unique behaviors, and fascinating vocalization patterns. California’s diverse ecosystems host a remarkable variety of frog species, each playing a crucial role in the state’s environmental health.

Mar 2, 2025 · California’s diverse ecosystems, ranging from the Sierra Nevada mountains to the Mojave Desert, support a variety of frog species, each uniquely adapted to their specific habitats, these amphibians play crucial roles in their environment; California is home to several types of frogs including the California red-legged frog known for its ...

Jul 30, 2019 · Here are the frogs and Toads that can be found in California: The American Bullfrog is the largest frog in North America. They can grow up to 8″ in length and weigh up to 1.5 pounds. The bullfrog is unique as it can be found in freshwater ponds, lakes and marshes throughout Canada, United States and as far south as Mexico and Cuba.