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Spring peeper

Pseudacris crucifer

Description:

Small (up to 3.5 cm SVL) tan, brown, or gray frog with dark diagonal lines suggesting an "X" on back. Belly white, sometimes with dark flecks. Snout projects beyond lower jaw when viewed in profile. No light spot under eye, or light stripe on upper jaw. Male with folded skin under throat indicating vocal pouch. (information from Illinois Natural History Survey)

Habitat:

Woodland and marshland mix

Notes:

This frog was found on Snake Road in the Shawnee National Forest.

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Aaron_G
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Aaron_G

Harrisburg, Illinois, USA

Spotted on Apr 19, 2014
Submitted on May 2, 2014

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