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Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer)

Spring Peeper

Pseudacris crucifer

About the Spring Peeper

The spring peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) is a small chorus frog widespread throughout the eastern United States and Canada. They are so called because of their chirping call that marks the beginning of spring. There are two subspecies:

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 62,790 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Spring Peeper?

The scientific name of the Spring Peeper is Pseudacris crucifer.

How many Spring Peeper sightings have been recorded?

62,790 observations of the Spring Peeper have been recorded on iNaturalist.

62,790 observations on iNaturalist
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