Little Grass Frog
Little grass frog is a species of frog found only in the southeastern United States.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Subphylum | Vertebrata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Hylidae |
Subfamily | Hylinae |
Genus | Pseudacris |
Scientific Name | Pseudacris ocularis |
Size | Up to 1.9 cm (0.75 in) |
Color | Generally pale brown, but can have a bit of green or pink |
Distribution | Southeastern Virginia, eastern North Carolina, eastern South Carolina, southern Georgia, western and peninsular Florida |
Habitat | Around marshy swamps |
Diet | Ants, beetles, springtails, mites, other tiny invertebrates. |
Breeding Season | January–September |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size | Singly or in clusters of 25 or more eggs |
Incubation Period | Around 3.5 days |
Metamorphosis Period | 6 to 10 weeks |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |