Spring Peeper

Description:

Spring Peepers are tan or brown in color with a dark cross that roughly forms an X on their dorsa. They have a body length between less than an 1 inch (25 mm) to 1.5 inches (38 mm)[3] and a weight between 0.11 ounces (3.1 g) to 0.18 ounces (5.1 g).[2] The species have large toe pads for climbing, although they are more at home amid the loose debris of the forest floor. The color variations of the P. crucifer are mostly tan, brown, olive green, and gray. Females are lighter-colored, while males are slightly smaller and usually have dark throats. This frog has a vocal sac located by its throat, which expands and deflates like a balloon to create a short and distinct peeping sound. Only males have the ability to make this loud high-pitched noise, and they use it to attract mates.

Habitat:

Found in a wooded trail of Waterloo Recreation Area in Michigan, on the lowland trail.

Notes:

was found hopping along the leaves.