Based on the requests I've received over the years asking me to identify a frog or a toad, the three most often seen frogs and toads found in the more populous areas of the state are those shown below.
Most likely, the frog or toad you want to identify is one of these.
(Keep in mind that they all are variable in size and appearance.)
Click on the links to see more pictures and a description of the frog.
Adults are large - up to 5 inches from snout to vent.
Found in many habitats - on land, on trees and shrubs, and in water.
Light stripe in middle of back
Warty Skin
Long glands behind eyes
California Toads are found in the red areas on the map.
Pacific Treefrog
The species has been separated into three species that all look the same, two of which are shown below.
Use the range map below to determine which one is in your area.
Adults of both species are small - 1 to 2 inches long from snout to vent.
Found in many habitats, on land and in water.