pacific tree toad

Thân thiện

A Pacific tree toad sits on a large green leaf near a small pond.

Definition

Noun: 1. A small frog species native to the west coast of North America: "Pacific tree toad" refers to a specific, common amphibian (Pseudacris regilla, also known as the Pacific chorus frog) found along the Pacific coast of the United States and Canada. It is known for its distinctive vocalizations.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The call of the Pacific tree toad is a familiar sound in coastal forests.
  • We learned to identify the Pacific tree toad by its small size and the dark stripe through its eye.

Advanced Usage

• As a subject of study: The term is used in biological and ecological contexts.
  • The population dynamics of the Pacific tree toad are an indicator of wetland health.

Variants and Related Words

• Pacific chorus frog (n): The more modern and scientifically common name for the same species.
  • Many herpetologists now prefer the name Pacific chorus frog over Pacific tree toad.
• Tree frog (n): A general term for arboreal frogs, which is the family this species belongs to, though it is not exclusively tree-dwelling.

Synonyms

• Pacific chorus frog: The primary synonym and alternate common name.
• Pseudacris regilla: The scientific binomial name for the species.

Notes on Meaning

• Despite the word "toad" in its name, this animal is biologically a frog, not a true toad. The name is a historical common name. Its most defining characteristic, as noted in the reference, is being the most commonly heard frog in its range.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the most commonly heard frog on the Pacific coast of America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• Pacific tree toad
• Hyla regilla