Northern Cricket Frog
Northern cricket frog is a species of small frog belonging to the family Hylidae, found in the United States and northeastern Mexico. The species is diurnal. There are three recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Hylidae |
| Genus | Acris |
| Scientific Name | Acris crepitans |
| Size | 1.9–3.8 cm (0.75–1.50 in) |
| Color | Gray, green, and brown upper surface often with non-uniform blotched patterns; legs have dark banding with a white bar extending from the eye to the base of the foreleg |
| Distribution | United States and northeastern Mexico |
| Habitat | Edges of slow-moving, permanent water bodies, along the muddy banks of shallow streams |
| Diet | Small insects |
| Hibernation Fact | Undergoes hibernation |
| Predators | Birds, fish, other frogs |
| Breeding Season | May through July |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Up to 400 eggs; laid singly or in cluster of 2 to 7 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Few days |
| Metamorphosis Period | Early fall |
| Reproductive Age | Less than 1 year of age |
| Average Lifespan | Up to 4.9 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on March 28th 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
