Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
| Common Name: | Spring Peeper |
| Scientific Name: | Pseudacris crucifer |
| Etymology: | |
| Genus: | Pseudacris is derived from the Greek words pseudes meaning "false" and akris meaning "locust". |
| Species: | crucifer is derived from the Greek word cruciswhich means
"cross". This refers to the cross-like pattern found on the frog's dorsum. |
| Subspecies: | |
| Average Length: | 0.8 - 1.3 in. (1.9 - 3.2 cm) |
| Virginia Record Length: | |
| Record length: | 1.5 in. (3.7 cm) |
Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet
Photos:
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Spring Peeper video clip |  |
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Prince William Co. |
Spring peepers in Amplexus |
Rappahannock National Wildlife Refuge |
Richmond Co. |
Loudoun Co. |
Fairfax Co. |
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Peepers in Amplexus |
Calling Male |