The Southern Cricket Frog is an extremely small, fast-moving frog of the southeastern U.S. Despite its tiny size it is a poor climber. Its rapid clicking call resembles a cricket. Populations have declined in the north of its range.
Habitat
Ponds, streams, and swamp edges with emergent vegetation
Diet
Insects and small invertebrates
How common
Common
Best time to see a Southern Cricket Frog
The best time to see a Southern Cricket Frog is January–June, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 6,685 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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