🌿Native Nature

Southern Cricket Frog

Acris gryllus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Hylidae ›Genus: Acris

About

The southern cricket frog or southeastern cricket frog (Acris gryllus) is a small hylid frog native to the Southeastern United States. It is very similar in appearance and habits to the northern cricket frog, Acris crepitans, and was considered formerly conspecific (Dickerson 1906). The scientific name Acris is from the Greek word for locust, and the species name gryllus is Latin for cricket (Georgia Wildlife).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southern Cricket Frog?
The scientific name of Southern Cricket Frog is Acris gryllus.
What kingdom does Southern Cricket Frog belong to?
Southern Cricket Frog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southern Cricket Frog belong to?
Southern Cricket Frog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southern Cricket Frog belong to?
Southern Cricket Frog belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Southern Cricket Frog belong to?
Southern Cricket Frog belongs to the order Anura.
What family does Southern Cricket Frog belong to?
Southern Cricket Frog belongs to the family Hylidae.
What genus does Southern Cricket Frog belong to?
Southern Cricket Frog belongs to the genus Acris.