1. Kivonte’ Faulkner

2. Size Adults 2-4 inches

3. Appearance Pale green Grayish brown Light colored stripes Underside is yellowish

4. Behavior Typically a stream frog Most likely active at night Doesn’t like low temperatures

5. Natural Habitat In California In drainage ditches Irrigation canals Artificial irrigation ponds Along the Colorado River

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7. Diet Mostly invertebrates Small frogs Aquatic and terrestrial prey

8. Communication Distress calls Release calls Mating trills Chuckle calls

9. Reproduction Age- 2-3.5 years Lay eggs in water Female chooses a suitable male

10. Conservation Efforts Taxonomic studies are needed In protected areas

11. Population Didn’t give an exact number but it is stable

12. Quiz 1) Is it a water animal or land animal? 2) Where does the female lay the eggs? 3) What color is it? 4) Is it in a protected area or not? 5) Where can you find this animal?

13. Works Cited http://www.iucnredlist.org/details/58561/0 http://www.herpsoftexas.org/content/rio-grande- leopard-frog