Frogs and Toads
Northern Cricket Frog
Acris crepitans
Across the regions where it's common, the Northern Cricket Frog peaks from February to May.
Shows up in 4 ecoregions and 10 states
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Frogs and Toads
Northern Cricket Frog
Acris crepitans
Description
The northern cricket frog (Acris crepitans) is a species of small hylid frog native to the United States and northeastern Mexico. The northern cricket frog is one of the three smallest vertebrates in North America, ranging from 19–38 mm (0.75–1.50 in) long.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
Adults live in temperate environments while tadpoles live in shallow freshwater habitats with varying temperatures. A. c. paludicola occurs in southwestern Louisiana to East Texas.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The lipid stores of both males and females are lower during the breeding season than in non-breeding periods (pre-breeding, post-breeding, post-hibernation). Observation of dissected stomachs of males indicate that feeding is minimal or non-existent during the breeding season.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
Ecoregions
States
About the Northern Cricket Frog
When is the Northern Cricket Frog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Northern Cricket Frog peaks from February to May.
Where does the Northern Cricket Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 4 ecoregions and 10 states, including Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, and Kentucky.