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 ditficult to capture, since it possesses 



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FIQ. 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 

 obser\'ed after the breeding season. 



The Swamp Tree Toad, Chorophilns triseriatiis 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 „ ^^™f 

 ... Iree load. 



brown stripes or bands, extending the length of the 



body. On the side is a broader band, extending from the snout 



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