This wildlife status report looks at the Columbia spotted frog. Spotted frogs are endemic to northwestern North America and are most common in mountainous and high-altitude areas. In Alberta,...
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This wildlife status report looks at the Columbia spotted frog. Spotted frogs are endemic to northwestern North America and are most common in mountainous and high-altitude areas. In Alberta, spotted frogs occur within the Rocky Mountain and Foothills regions, where they inhabit cool, relatively permanent water sources. The Columbia spotted frog is included on the list of species that may be at risk in Alberta, due to the limited population information and reports of reduced numbers. This report reviews information on the species as a step in updating its status in the province. The report is part of the Alberta Wildlife Status Report series, which provides comprehensive summaries of selected wildlife species intended to be useful to those managing populations of species and their habitats, and to help identify species that may be formally designated as endangered or threatened.