Acris gryllus
Description
The southern cricket frog is one of the smaller species found throughout the state. They are commonly heard calling “crick crick crick” like two marbles clacking together. Patterns on cricket frogs are highly variable, including colors such as green, orange, brown, and gray.
Identifying Traits
- Small, usually with triangular marking on head
- Thigh markings more distinct and “clean” than on A. crepitans

Habitat
Nearly any fresh body of water
Diet
Various small invertebrates