Identification- 3/4-1 1/2" (1.9-3.5cm)  Small brownish frog with a distinct "X" on the back.  Difficult to mistake for any other native frog.
    Voice- a short high, uprising "peep." (wav file 224Kb)
    Similar Species- other chorus frogs, Spring peeper can be distinguished by the "X".

Range- Found throughout the state.

Habitat-  Typically wooded areas near a body of water.  Uses both permanent and temporary pools for breeding.

Reproduction-  An explosive breeder.  Most of the population breeds early spring.  Single males can be heard singing throughout the summer.  Tadpole stage is short.

General Characteristics-
    One of the first signs of spring in our area.  Spring Peepers sing with the first warm rain of spring.  They are typically heard in wooded or brushy areas and may share their breeding ponds with Western Chorus Frogs (to which they are related.)  Males call from an exposed perch and can be located with a flashlight by slowly zeroing in on the call of a single male.  Much more often heard than seen, Spring Peepers are nonetheless one of the more common frogs in the state.  Spring Peepers show characteristics common to treefrogs (Hyla) and chorus frogs (Psuedacris) and were recently moved from the genus Hyla to Psuedacris, although the debate continues.