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Spring peeper (male)

Pseudacris crucifer

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

The Spring Peeper is a small chorus frog widespread throughout the eastern USA and Canada.
This frog has a vocal sac located by its throat, which expands and deflates like a balloon to create a short and distinct peeping sound. Only males have the ability to make this loud high-pitched noise, and they use it to attract mates.

Habitat:

Cumberland Trail, Ashland City, Tennessee.

Notes:

This little guy was extremely vocal until we started to photograph him - then he would not oblige us by puffing up his vocal sac for a photo!

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Comments (4)
KarenL
Not especially - we found about half a dozen just sitting on the trail yesterday!
KarenL
Yes this little guy had a very impressive voice for his size! You are probably more likely to see them if you look for them with a flashlight after dark!
Jacob Gorneau
There are so many of these near my house! It is very deafening at night! Unfortunately, I am unsure how to find them.

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Frogs in Tennessee
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PublishedMarch 19, 2012

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