Description: Length: 3/4 - 1 1/4 inches (1.9-3.2 cm) Color: Tan with a dark X on its back. Sounds: Short, loud, high-pitched peep. Many individuals singing together sound like sleigh bells. (MN DNR, 2022)
Habitat: Breeding habitat: Breeds in fishless, temporary wetlands associated with forested habitat. Summer habitat: Inhabits forested areas, especially areas with brushy undergrowth. May be heard calling in the fall. Winter habitat: Terrestrial. Body can withstand partial freezing. (MN DNR, 2022)
Reproduction: A single female can produce 800-1,000 eggs, which are laid singly or in clusters of two or three. Eggs are attached to vegetation and hatch in two to three days. Transformation occurs within eight weeks. Maturity is reached within one year. (MN DNR, 2022)
Phenology is the study of seasonalchanges in plants and animals, and how those changes relate to climate. Phenology information and historical data are available on theSeasonWatchwebsite (use the "Season Watch" link above).SeasonWatchis a collaboration between Northern Community Radio and the University of Minnesota. Funding from the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
Conservation Status: Spring peepers have no special status in Minnesota. (MN DNR, 2022)