Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)

Widespread in North Carolina, found mostly in wet areas in wooded habitats.
Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)
Wilderness State Park, Emmet Co., MI
22 Aug 2008

One of our small treefrogs, Spring Peepers call in late winter with loud "peep" vocalizations.

Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)
Wilderness State Park, Emmet Co., MI
22 Aug 2008

Most peepers have a distinctive "X" mark in the middle of their backs.

Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)
Wilderness State Park, Emmet Co., MI
22 Aug 2008

Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)
Wilderness State Park, Emmet Co., MI
22 Aug 2008

Note the tips of the toes are expanded into toe pads, and the sides of the thighs are yellow-orange.

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