Northern Spring Peeper
(Pseudacris
crucifer crucifer) |
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DESCRIPTION: 3 /4 - 11/4 inch. The Spring Peeper
is a complex of two subspecies. The Northern Spring Peeper has
an unspotted belly and is widespread through the range. The
X-shaped marking on its back is common in southern populations
but in the Maritime provinces is usually distorted or
fragmented. During spring breeding the throat of adult males is
black or dark brown, flecked with light yellow.
Habitat:
RANGE: Canada, Nova Scotia to eastern Manitoba.
In the United States, south to northern Florida and west to
eastern Texas
HABITAT: Peepers are particularly common in the woodlands
adjacent to roadside ponds, flooded ponds, and swamps. They will
often move to shrubs in suburban gardens.
FOOD: Small invertebrates such as spiders, ants, and beetles |
