Northern cricket frog
A species of Cricket frog Scientific name : Acris crepitans Genus : Cricket frog
Northern cricket frog, A species of Cricket frog
Scientific name: Acris crepitans
Genus: Cricket frog
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Description
The northern cricket frog (Acris crepitans) is a species of small hylid frog native to the United States and northeastern Mexico. Despite being members of the tree frog family, they are not arboreal. It has three recognized subspecies.
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Lifespan
5-8 years
Diet
Northern cricket frog largely thrives on a diet of small invertebrates, particularly insects. Specific favorites include crickets, beetles, and spiders. Its feeding is predominantly nocturnal, utilizing its exceptional jumping ability to hunt.
Appearance
Northern cricket frog is a small frog with an elongated and slender body. Its smooth skin is typically green or yellow-green, often adorned with irregular darker patches. The frog has long, slender hind limbs and a forked skin fold on its back. No significant differences in appearances due to age or gender exist for this species.
Behavior
Northern cricket frog shows a predominantly solitary lifestyle, with males oftentimes calling to attract mates. The mating call is specifically distinctive for its rattling or crackling sound. Northern cricket frog is diurnal, active in wet environments for feeding and breeding during warmer months. This species is not territorial, typically dispersing after a brief breeding season.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Cricket frog Species
Northern cricket frog 
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