Frogs and Toads
Little Grass Frog
Pseudacris ocularis
Across the regions where it's common, the Little Grass Frog peaks from March to June.
Shows up in 1 ecoregion and 2 states
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Frogs and Toads
Little Grass Frog
Pseudacris ocularis
Description
The little grass frog (Pseudacris ocularis) is a species of chorus frog endemic to the Southeastern United States. P. ocularis is the smallest frog in North America, only reaching a maximum snout-vent-length of 18mm.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
This species occurs in a wide variety of ephemeral and semi-permanent wetlands in the southeastern Coastal Plain and favors grassy areas in and around cypress ponds and similar sites. Its range spreads from the southernmost parts of Florida and Alabama to Virginia.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
To gain a female's attention, males will remain perched on top of grass stems or tree trunks and call. Generally breeding peaks in March and April, but can begin breeding in January in Florida.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Little Grass Frog
When is the Little Grass Frog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Little Grass Frog peaks from March to June.
Where does the Little Grass Frog live?
It has enough records to show in 1 ecoregions and 2 states, including Florida and South Carolina.