Southern Cricket Frog
Acris gryllus
Conservation Status
Least ConcernAmphibia · Anura · Hylidae
About
The southern cricket frog or southeastern cricket frog is a small hylid frog native to the Southeastern United States. It is very similar in appearance and habits to the northern cricket frog, Acris crepitans, and was considered formerly conspecific. The scientific name Acris is from the Greek word for locust, and the species name gryllus is Latin for cricket.
Fun Fact
It is very similar in appearance and habits to the northern cricket frog, Acris crepitans, and was considered formerly conspecific (Dickerson 1906).
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found in the Atlantic Coastal Plain from southeastern Virginia through the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi, west to the Mississippi River.
Diet
Feeds on insects, spiders, and other arthropods.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance