A medium-sized amphibian endemic to the Pacific Northwest region of North America, specifically found in high-elevation mountain habitats within the Cascade Range.
Alpine and subalpine meadows, mountain streams, snowmelt ponds, and wetlands between 1,200-2,700 meters elevation in Washington, Oregon, and northern California mountain ranges.
Critical indicator species for alpine ecosystem health, serving as both predator and prey in mountain food webs, and sensitive to climate change and environmental disruptions.
