Federal Environment Minister, Catherine McKenna, has announced that urgent protection is required for the Western chorus frog and its habitat in the woods at les bois de la Commune in La Prairie.
Species Distribution: In Canada, Scientific name: (P. triseriata) the Western Chorus Frog (rainette faux-grillon de l’Ouest in French) is found most proximately here in the Montérégie, the valley of the upper St. Lawrence River , l’île Perrot, and Southern Ontario and along the valley of the Ottawa River.
Western chorus frogs are small 40 mm (1.6 in), smooth skinned, and greenish-grey, reddish, olive, or brown in color.
Due to their nocturnal and secretive nature, these frogs are not commonly seen. The best time to see western chorus frogs is on warm nights when they come out to call. Both males and sometimes females call in large choruses.
Chorus frogs stick to mostly permanent freshwater areas, such as marshes, river swamps, meadows, grassy pools, and other open areas.
These frogs are excellent in controlling insect populations, thus further benefiting humans and the environment.
The Minister stated that they will collaborate with different groups to ensure the rehabilitation of this now endangered species.
(information source :naturewatch.ca and wikipedia)