Blanchard's cricket frog
A species of Cricket frog Scientific name : Acris blanchardi Genus : Cricket frog
Blanchard's cricket frog, A species of Cricket frog
Scientific name: Acris blanchardi
Genus: Cricket frog
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Description General Info
Description
Blanchard's cricket frog (Acris crepitans blanchardi) is a subspecies of northern cricket frog (A. crepitans). It is a small, darkly colored frog. It is seen throughout the Midwestern United States, and although not considered threatened at a federal level, is a threatened or endangered in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. It is extirpated from Pelee Island, Ontario, Canada.
General Info
Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
The dietary habits of blanchard's cricket frog largely revolve around a variety of small invertebrates. In the wild, blanchard's cricket frog predominantly consumes insects like beetles, ants, and spiders, along with small crustaceans when available. This amphibian exhibits opportunistic feeding, adjusting its diet based on prey availability.
Appearance
The blanchard's cricket frog is a small, slender frog with a rough, pebbly skin. It is primarily olive or grayish-brown with distinctive dark spots or mottling. Male blanchard's cricket frog have a bright yellow-orange throat, unlike females. An important feature is the hind leg striping, which distinguishes it from closely related species. Its eyes are also peculiar: they possess vertical slits and prominent dark streaks beneath them.
Behavior
Blanchard's cricket frog exhibits semi-aquatic habits, often found near ponds or wet areas. They demonstrate nocturnal behavior, performing much of their feeding and reproducing activities during the night. The species breeds explosively, with males grouping and calling for females. Notably, they may migrate overland after rainfall. Territorially, blanchard's cricket frog does not show aggressive patterns.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Cricket frog Species
Blanchard's cricket frog 
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