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Northern Cricket Frog

Acris crepitans'

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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2 Comments

gatorfellows
gatorfellows 11 years ago

Thanks :)

AshleyT
AshleyT 11 years ago

Yes ma'am, Acris crepitans :)

gatorfellows
Spotted by
gatorfellows

Denton, Texas, USA

Spotted on Apr 5, 2013
Submitted on Apr 6, 2013

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