Southern Cricket Frog

Acris gryllus

The Southern Cricket Frog is an extremely small, fast-moving frog of the southeastern U.S. Despite its tiny size it is a poor climber. Its rapid clicking call resembles a cricket. Populations have declined in the north of its range.

Habitat

Ponds, streams, and swamp edges with emergent vegetation

Diet

Insects and small invertebrates

How common

Common

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