Northern Cricket Frog
Acris crepitans
| Common Name: | Northern Cricket Frog |
| Scientific Name: | Acris crepitans |
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| Genus: | Acris is derived from the Greek words acr which means "sharp" and is meaning "equal". |
| Species: | crepitans is derived from the Latin word crepit which means "rattle" and ans which means "a handle" this refers to
the "hand rattle" like call of the frog. |
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| Average Length: | 1.6 - 2.5 cm |
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Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet
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