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Northern Cricket Frog

Acris crepitans'

Photo by gatorfellows
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Field Notes

Description:

The northern cricket frog is one of North America's two smallest vertebrates, ranging from 0.75 to 1.5 inches (19–38 mm) long. Its dorsal coloration varies widely, and includes greys, greens, and browns, often in irregular blotching patterns.

Habitat:

It jumped onto the net covering the Koi. It is still there to protect them from an insistent Great Blue Heron visiting the pond.

Notes:

Despite being members of the tree frog family, they are not arboreal.

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Yes ma'am, Acris crepitans :)
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PublishedApril 6, 2013

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