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R. Zweifel
Mar. 2, 1959
73
Rana boylii boylii
5.4 mi. E., 4.0 mi. N. Bonsal, in Yuba Co., Calif.
In the late afternoon, 10 R. boylii
was found along the alder-bordered
stream (South Hornt Creek) at an altitude
of about 1470'. Prominent vegetation on
the hillsides consists of yellow pine,
manzanita, cammock and blue oak.
Bay is also present.
The coloration of the frogs was rather
diverse. Notes on eight of them follow:
1) adult ♀.— dorsal spotting very diffuse. D-L
folds reddish-brown halfway back. Dorsal
color brown, toe tips brown.
2) young adult ♀.— dorsal spotting present but
diffuse. D-L folds brick red. Much of same
color on upper surface of fore and hindlimbs.
3) adult ♂.— Scarcely any pattern, even on the
fibia. Generally light brown over the dorsal
surface.
4) young adult ♀.— Whole aspect varied.
upper surface of legs, D-L folds and between
the folds. Pattern fairly obvious, dark 4 or
spots on a red background.