Skin color ranges from tan to shades of gray or red. Three dark stripes extend from the head down the back and an additional line runs through the eye. A white line extends along the upper lip. Females attach clumps of up to 100 eggs to vegetation. Eggs hatch within 18 days.
Tadpoles transform within three months, becoming mature adults within one year.
Temporary shallow ponds, flooded fields, river backwaters, lake edges, and roadside ditches. Associated with a variety of habitats, including urban environments, but often found in grasslands or forest edges. All rights reserved.