Spring peeper is a species of frog found in eastern United States and Canada. As its common name suggests, the species has a high-pitched call. The species is nocturnal.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Subphylum |
Vertebrata |
| Class |
Amphibia |
| Order |
Anura |
| Family |
Hylidae |
| Genus |
Pseudacris |
| Scientific Name |
Pseudacris crucifer |
| Size |
1 to 1.5 in |
| Weight |
3.1 to 5.1 g |
| Color |
Color ranges from tan, brown, olive green, and gray |
| Distribution |
Eastern United States and Canada |
| Habitat |
Moist wooded areas, fields and grassy lowlands near ponds and other wetlands, breeds in small wetlands including temporary pools and swamps |
| Diet |
Small invertebrates like ants, beetles, flies, and spiders |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate under logs and in treeholes |
| Predators |
Salamanders, snakes, owls, large spiders, skunks, birds, larger frogs |
| Breeding Season |
March to June in the northern range; October to March in the southern range |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
Around 900 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
2 days to 2 weeks |
| Metamorphosis Period |
Around 8 weeks |
| Reproductive Age |
2 to 3 years of age |
| Average Lifespan |
3 to 4 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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