Southern Cricket Frog (Acris gryllus gryllus)

Common in the Eastern half of NC, this small frog is a big jumper! Most individuals show a dark triangle on top of the head between the eyes and a "Y" running down the back.
Southern Cricket Frog (Acris gryllus gryllus) Southern Cricket Frog (Acris gryllus gryllus)
Brunswick Co., NC
18 May 2008
Brunswick Co., NC
18 May 2008

Southern Cricket Frog (Acris gryllus gryllus) Southern Cricket Frog (Acris gryllus gryllus)
Craven Co., NC
29 Aug 2004
same individual

Southern Cricket Frog (Acris gryllus gryllus) Southern Cricket Frog (Acris gryllus gryllus)
Holly Shelter Gamelands, Pender Co., NC
28 May 2003
Holly Shelter Gamelands, Pender Co., NC
23 Apr 2006

Southern Cricket Frog (Acris gryllus gryllus) Southern Cricket Frog (Acris gryllus gryllus)
Scotland Co., NC
11 March 2010


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