BATRACHIANS OF THE VICINITY OF NEW YORK 193 
Local Distribution: The local form, var. crepitans, is common 
in portions of Long Island and in New Jersey. 
The Cricket Frog frequents the borders of shallow pools, 
where its sharp, trilling cry, resembling in volume the call 
of the field cricket, may be heard at various times of the year. 
It is particularly vociferous during the breeding season. The 
eggs are deposited early in May in small bunches. They usually 
adhere to grass or reeds. 
The animal is very difficult to capture, since it possesses 
FIG. 19. SWAMP TREE TOAD 
From specimen in Am, Mus, Nat. Hist. 
great leaping powers and quickness in diving. During periods 
of heavy dew these frogs may be found in high grass adjacent 
to marshes. Owing to its smallness and agility, it is rarely 
observed after the breeding season. 
The Swamp Tree Toad, Chorophilus triseriatus Wied. (Fig. 19), 
although a very small species, is larger than the Cricket Frog. 
It may be readily recognized by the coloration. The 
ground color is pale gray. On the back are three dark 
brown stripes or bands, extending the length of the 
body. On the side is a broader band, extending from the snout 
Swamp 
Tree Toad. 
