Frogs and Toads
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Acris blanchardi
Across the regions where it's common, the Blanchard's Cricket Frog peaks from February to November.
Shows up in 10 ecoregions and 11 states
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Frogs and Toads
Blanchard's Cricket Frog
Acris blanchardi
Description
Blanchard's cricket frog (Acris blanchardi) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. Blanchard's cricket frogs are a type of aquatic tree frogs in North America.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Blanchard's cricket frogs are commonly found in wetlands, ponds, and/or near row crop agriculture. Blanchard’s cricket frogs (Acris blanchardi) are native to the Nearctic region, throughout most of the central United States.Wikipedia ↗Animal Diversity Web ↗
When it's active
Male Blanchard's cricket frogs produce mating calls from April to August, but breeding activity peaks between mid-May and early July. Adults exhibit increased rates of food consumption from April to June to prepare for breeding season, and food consumption decreases again in July.Animal Diversity Web ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Blanchard's Cricket Frog
When is the Blanchard's Cricket Frog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Blanchard's Cricket Frog peaks from February to November.
Where does the Blanchard's Cricket Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 10 ecoregions and 11 states, including Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, and Iowa.