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Frog Calls
NRS 406 Quiz
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Biology
Undergraduate 4
03/29/2011

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Definition

American Bullfrog

 

Rana catesbeiana

resonant bass notes, rumm.....rumm.

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Definition

American Toad

 

Bufo americanus

long, dreamlike, musical trill lasting from several seconds to 30 seconds or more.

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Definition

Gray Treefrog

 

Hyla versicolor

short, melodic trill lasting 0.5 seconds, repeated every few seconds (note Green Frogs in background)

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Definition

Green Frog

 

Rana clamitans explosive, throaty gunk or gung,

snapping a rubber band

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Definition

Pickerel Frog

 

Rana palustris

harsh snore about 2 seconds long (N. Leopard frog snore is longer)

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Definition

Spring Peeper

 

Pseudacris crucifer

series of sharp, piercing bird-like peeps

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Definition

Wood Frog

 

Rana sylvatica duck-like, harsh notes in rapid succession,

cack-a-hack

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