Spring Peeper
Pseudacris crucifer
| Common Name: | Spring Peeper  |
| Scientific Name: | Pseudacris crucifer |
| Etymology: | |
| Genus: | Pseudacris is derived from the Greek words pseudes meaning "false" and akris meaning "locust" |
| Species: | crucifer is derived from the Greek word cruciswhich means "cross". This refers to the cross-like pattern found on the frog's dorsum. |
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| Average Length: | 0.8 - 1.3 in. (1.9 - 3.2 cm) |
| Virginia Record Length: | |
| Record length: | 1.5 in. (3.7 cm) |
Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet
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| Prince William Co. | Spring peepers in Amplexus | Rappahannock National Wildlife Refuge | Richmond Co. | Loudoun Co. | Fairfax Co. | Spring Peeper (top) |
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| Peepers in Amplexus | Calling Male | Loudoun Co. | Loudoun Co. | Unusually colored specimen from Carroll County | Unusually colored specimen from Carroll County |