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Types of Frogs in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas is an ideal location for many varieties of amphibian life. The temperatures are generally mild in winter and hot in summer. Corpus Christi boasts high humidity, warm gulf coast winds and a variety of natural waterways. The waterways provide freshwater, brackish water and saltwater habitats for many forms of wildlife including toads and frogs. Many of these wildlife species thrive and reproduce within their own ecosystems in the Corpus Christi area.

Imported Species
- The Rio Grande Chirping Frog or Lowland Chirping Frog is a native to the Rio Grande Valley. It is believed that this species migrated to the Corpus Christi area via potted plants transported from the valley for sale in Corpus Christi. Due to the mild climate of the area, the Chirping Frog was able to survive and even thrive. Chirping Frogs now live in suitable habitats around Corpus Christi.
Area Toads
- Corpus Christi boasts multilple species of treefrogs.
  
  In less marshy areas, you can find several species of toads around Corpus Christi. The Great Plains Toad, Green Toad, Texas Toad, Woodhouse's Toad, Narrow Mouthed Toad and Couch's Spadefoot Toad all inhabit the Corpus Christi area. Close cousins to frogs, these amphibians live in treed or grassy areas near water.
Treefrogs
- If you are searching for frogs in the Corpus Christi area, remember to look up. The Green Treefrog, Squirrel Treefrog and Gray Treefrog are all indigenous to Corpus Christi. These species may be found on tree trunks and branches, as well as in the leaves. The easiest method for spotting a tree frog is to take a flashlight outside at night. When you hear chirping nearby, shine your flashlight on the nearest tree. Watch along the trunk or branches for a tiny scuttling movement. The treefrogs will move around the branch or trunk to avoid the light. If you hold the light on one side and look on the other side, you just might get lucky and see one. Otherwise, the treefrogs may be in the leaves, which makes them much more difficult to see.
Frogs
- Near marshes and the quiet edges of lakes and ponds you can find a number of frogs. The Spotted Chorus Frog, Crawfish Frog, Rio Grande Leopard Frog, American Bullfrog and Southern Leopard Frog populate the Corpus Christi freshwater and some brackish water areas. Bullfrogs will be the most recognizable due to their distinctive call. Other frogs may also be seen splashing into the water during the day as you approach. You will be interrupting their basking time and they will dive in the water to evade you. Some of these species may also be identified along the shoreline of water areas at night by use of a flashlight.

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