A small population of Oregon Spotted Frogs was discovered in the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument in 2003.
According to Southern Oregon University biologist, Michael Parker, this species is "the most imperiled amphibian species in the Pacific Northwest" - 2009 Status Report
The Oregon spotted frog (Rana pretiosa; meaning "precious frog") is a member of the true frogs from the family Ranidae.
