Spring Peeper

GPTKB entity

Statements (70)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Toad
gptkbp:activity_pattern nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptations camouflage and vocalization
gptkbp:average_temperature temperate climates
cold-blooded
gptkbp:behavior gregarious during breeding
gptkbp:breeding_call attracts females
gptkbp:breeding_season early spring
gptkbp:call peep sound
peep
gptkbp:climate temperate regions
gptkbp:color brown or gray
during development
brown or tan
gptkbp:color_variation light and dark phases
dark stripes
gptkbp:coloration gptkb:camouflage
variable
algae and detritus
2 to 3 months
takes about 2 months
gptkbp:communication body posture
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance indicator species
associated with springtime
gptkbp:diet insects
small invertebrates
gptkbp:egg_laying in water
in clusters
gptkbp:egg_size gelatinous
1 to 3 weeks
gelatinous mass
takes about 2 weeks
gptkbp:family gptkb:Hylidae
gptkbp:frequency high frequency
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:habitat wetlands
forested areas
temporary ponds
gptkbp:habitat_preference moist areas
gptkbp:has_skin smooth
gptkbp:hibernation under leaf litter
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Spring Peeper
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:algae
tadpole
shallow water
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:local_names peeper, spring frog
gptkbp:mating_system loud and distinctive
gptkbp:migration short distances
limited to breeding sites
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkbp:reproduction external fertilization
gptkbp:research_importance indicator species for wetland health
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Pseudacris_crucifer
gptkbp:size 2 to 3 inches
2 to 3.5 cm
gptkbp:skin_color in response to temperature
often has dark spots
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:social_structure solitary outside breeding season
gptkbp:sound high-pitched peep
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with algae
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization during mating season
used for attracting mates
gptkbp:wildlife important for conservation.
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Monongahela_National_Forest
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6