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Pseudacris crucifer
Small tree-frog with tan/gray coloring. "Crucifer" refers to the X pattern that these frogs have on their backs. They're usually the signal that spring has arrived, and I love listening to their chorus. This one is from when I worked on the Mofep project.
Missouri Ozarks, forest and pond-shores. They typically will be clinging to vegetation when found, but if you scare them they'll hop into the leaf litter to hide. They blend in pretty good.
Spotted on Sep 30, 2009
Submitted on Sep 22, 2012
6 Comments
Wow crazy camouflage
Very well hidden! You get lucky to spot that one!
There is a mission for the mimetic animals: that guy could go in!
Must have good eye sight to see that one!! Lovely
Ha yea, I saw him because I scared him off a perch, and then I had to stand still and look to see where he landed. They do blend in really well.
WOW! It took me a minute to actually see him! How did you see this little guy!
Well camouflaged!