Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog

The Aquarium is aiding in the recovery of critically endangered mountain yellow-legged frogs.

Mountain yellow-legged frog Credit: U.S. Geological Survey

Starting in 2021 the Aquarium of the Pacific joined efforts with local zoos and government agencies to help save mountain yellow-legged frogs (Rana muscosa), a critically endangered amphibian native to California’s mountain regions. Partners include the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), and the LA Zoo. The Aquarium serves as a nursery to care for and raise the mountain yellow-legged tadpoles into froglets and frogs until they are ready for release. Due to our efforts, hundreds of these frogs have been released back to their native range.

Mountain Yellow-Legged Frog

Endangered Species Raised at the Aquarium of the Pacific and Santa Ana Zoo and Hatched at the Los Angeles Zoo Released into Local Wilderness

Endangered Frogs Raised at the Aquarium Released in Local Mountains

The Last of the Mountain Yellow-Legged Frogs

Endangered Frog Tadpoles Arrive at the Aquarium