the northern cricket frog ( acris crepitans ) is a species of small hylid frog native to the united states and northeastern mexico .

despite being members of the tree frog family , they are not arboreal .

it has three recognized subspecies .

northern cricket frog

the shaded region represents the range of the northern cricket frog in north carolina .
if you have a different species of frog already and want to get a northern cricket frog , give the new frog his own enclosure .
northern cricket frog - chattahoochee river national recreation area ( u . s . national park service )
mccallum ml , trauth se . a forty - three year museum study of northern cricket frog (
the northern cricket frog is not a protected species in texas and can be legally collected with a hunting license .
cricket frog acris crepitans this is the subspecies known as blanchard ' s cricket frog acris crepitans blanchardi travis co . , texas 26 september 2012
make sure it is legal to catch and keep northern cricket frogs in your area .
natural history : the northern cricket frog is sometimes divided into two subspecies of which the canadian frogs are called blanchard’s cricket frog . they eat small insects . individuals rarely live more than one or two years .
frog fact : although populations remain stable in north carolina , northern cricket frogs have experienced severe declines in northern portions of their range , especially in the midwestern united states and southern canada .
cricket frog acris crepitans this is the subspecies known as blanchard ' s cricket frog acris crepitans blanchardi dripping springs , hays co . , texas 20 september 2012
cricket frog acris crepitans this is the subspecies known as blanchard ' s cricket frog acris crepitans blanchardi blanco river , blanco co . , texas 13 august 2013
[ 1096 ] mccallum et al . ( 2011 ) , growth , reproduction , and life span in blanchard’s cricket frog ( acris blanchardi ) with notes on the growth of the northern cricket frog ( acris crepitans )
the shaded region represents the range of the southern cricket frog in north carolina .
the southern cricket frog consumes pest insects and some which may potentially harm crops .
cricket frog acris crepitans this is the subspecies known as blanchard ' s cricket frog acris crepitans blanchardi blanco river , near blanco , blanco co . , texas 7 may 2013
the northern cricket frog is a historic resident of new york state and represents an important amphibian component of wetland ecosystems . conservation of the northern cricket frog and its habitat is important to preserving new york ' s biodiversity and unique character . the recovery plan for nys populations of the northern cricket fog ( acris crepitans ) ( pdf ) ( 1 . 1 mb ) aims to improve the frog ' s geographic diversity and ultimately increase its population .
hammerson , g . a . , and livo , l . j . ( 1999 ) . ' ' conservation status of the northern cricket frog (
cricket frog acris crepitans this is the subspecies known as blanchard ' s cricket frog acris crepitans blanchardi onion creek , near dripping springs , hays co . , texas 13 august 2013
a . c . paludicola , coastal cricket frog . range : southwest louisiana to southeast texas .
a cricket frog can jump up to 5 feet - - or 50 times its body length .
a . food . cricket frog tadpoles feed on periphyton and phytoplankton ( johnson , 1991 ) .
a collage showing cricket frog variation from a single pond on a single day in clarke co .
this version of how to care for northern cricket frogs was reviewed by pippa elliott , mrcvs on may 30 , 2017 .
there are three subspecies : a . c . crepitans , northern cricket frog . range : southeast new york to florida and eastern texas ; this subspecies is extinct on long island .
call : northern cricket frogs call from april through august , and their call sounds like pebbles being clicked together , or “ gick - gick - gick . ” southern cricket frogs call from february to october , and their call is similar to , but slightly more metallic than , that of northern cricket frogs .
i initially had this labeled as northern cricket frog ( a . crepitans ) but the taxonomy of these species have been going through some changes and i have been informed that all the cricket frogs in texas are apparently considered a . blanchardi .
numbers ( percentages ) of cricket frog specimens by gonadal sex and region and by gonadal sex and time period .
northern cricket frogs make good pets , as they do not grow very large and are easy to catch . but , like any pet , they require a specific diet and environment to thrive in captivity . if you are considering getting a northern cricket frog as a pet , make sure you are prepared to properly care for it .
northern cricket frog populations in the south differ from those in the north in several respects . evidence suggests that northern cricket frogs in texas and louisiana are active year - round and probably experience two breeding peaks ( pyburn , 1961a ; bayless , 1966 ) ; southern cricket frogs ( acris gryllus ) are also prolonged breeders ( forester and daniel , 1986 ) . additionally , sex ratios of northern cricket frogs in the south approximate 1 : 1 , and breeding population sizes are larger ( jameson , 1950a ; blair , 1961a ) .
gray , r . h . , and brown , l . e . ( 2005 ) . ' ' decline of northern cricket frogs (
burger , smith and smith , 1949 ( coastal cricket frog ) ; the coastal cricket frog tends to have larger toe pads , smooth skin , and a distinctively pinkish color , while blanchard ' s cricket frog is the wartiest , with a tendency towards more uniform coloration and less contrasting patterns ( conant and collins , 1998 ) . the call of
northern cricket frogs and most other frog species feed almost entirely on living , moving prey that they have to catch to eat . if the prey is dead or not moving , they may overlook it entirely .
you can use a water dish or simply place water at the bottom of the slope you created with the soil . this will recreate the natural habitat of the northern cricket frog . use clean , filtered water .
the southern cricket frog feeds on insects , spiders , and other arthropods . it is active throughout the year in warm weather .
you could even keep some earthworms in the moist soil in the frog’s enclosure to allow the frog to eat those . [ 12 ]
burkett ( 1984 ) states that northern cricket frogs have an average life expectancy of about 4 mo and a complete population turnover in 16 mo . gray ( 1983 ) found marked animals that survived two winters . using skeletochronology , s . perrill ( personal communication ) has found 3 - yr - old northern cricket frogs .
acris blanchardi is typically the most abundant frog throughout its range although populations are declining across the northern and western portions of their range ( see trends and threats ) .
i ' m looking into catching a cricket frog and i needed some tips and basic rules on caring for one . this was very
the northern cricket frog ( acris crepitans ) is a small treefrog of the family hylidae widespread throughout eastern north america . in canada , its occurrence has only been confirmed at two localities : point pelee and pelee island in extreme southwestern ontario .
irwin , j . t . , j . p . costanzo , and r . e . lee , jr . 1999 . terrestrial hibernation in the northern cricket frog , acris crepitans . canadian journal of zoology 77 : 1240 - 1246 .
v . post - metamorphic migrations . juvenile northern cricket frogs can disperse from breeding wetlands out perhaps 100 m to other aquatic sites ( gray and brown , 2002 ) .
geographic distribution of chytrid fungus ( batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ) and ranavirus spp . in amphibians in northern . .
remove the frog from the tank to clean it . keep your frog in a safe container with a vented lid while you clean the tank .
gray ( 1995 , 2000 a , b ) documented morphological abnormalities and frequencies of abnormalities from northern cricket frog populations in illinois ( see also beasley et al . , this volume , part one ; l . b . , personal observations ) .
hammerson , g . a . and livo , l . j . 1999 . conservation status of the northern cricket frog ( acris crepitans ) in colorado and adjacent areas at the northwestern extent of the range . herpetological review : 78 - 80 .
this is the subspecies known as blanchard ' s cricket frog acris crepitans blanchardi martin dies state park , jasper co . , texas 16 may 2013
year round ( february to october in western panhandle ) ; eggs are laid in clusters ( 7 - 10 eggs ) on the substrate or attached to submerged vegetation . call is like two marbles clicking together - - gick - gick - gick - gick - gick - - similar to the call of the northern cricket frog . to hear frog calls , visit the usgs frog call lookup and select the species you want to hear from the common name drop - down list ( be sure to listen to the southern cricket frog - - calls of both cricket frogs are grouped together on the same page ) .
hammerson , g . a . , and l . j . livo . 1999 . conservation status of the northern cricket frog ( acris crepitans ) in colorado and adjacent areas at the northwestern extent of the range . herpetological review 30 : 78 - 80 .
northern cricket frogs in canada breed in june and july . the frogs attach their eggs to vegetation below the water surface . tadpoles metamorphose in 5 to 10 weeks . the juvenile frogs reach sexual maturity shortly after transformation from tadpoles . northern cricket frogs hibernate under rocks or logs , or in depressions , holes and cracks in the shoreline , but away from water .
northern cricket frogs are non - climbing frogs , so they do not need branches in their enclosure to climb on , and the enclosure does not need much height . [ 4 ]
use these plants to create a canopy in the enclosure . in the wild , northern cricket frogs live in areas with canopies created by vegetation , along the banks of different water sources .
if you choose to keep different species in the same tank , make sure the other species you choose require the same environment as the northern cricket frog . you will want to choose a species that does not need too much height , and enjoys a damp environment .
geographic distribution of chytrid fungus ( batrachochytrium dendrobatidis ) and ranavirus spp . in amphibians in northern peninsular and panhandle florida
greenwell et al . ( 1996 ) found a massive amount of kidney parasitism in juvenile northern cricket frogs from illinois ( see also beasley et al . , this volume , part one ) .
habitat : in the past , northern cricket frogs have been found in natural marshes , deep drainage ditches and abandoned quarries . in canada it is limited to the warmest parts of the carolinian zone .
every frog will have different feeding behaviors . just watch your frog during each feeding session and evaluate his needs . start with 2 or 3 insects first , then see how fast they eat them . deciding how much and how often to feed your frog will take some time and evaluation of your frog’s feeding habits . [ 14 ]
if you have a male and female cricket frog in the same enclosure , they may breed . their breeding is aquatic , meaning it will happen in the water .
ii . clutch size . up to 400 eggs are deposited singly or in small clumps of 2–7 eggs . a detailed description of northern cricket frog eggs is given in livezey ( 1950 ) . the vitelli average 1 . 13 mm in diameter and are surrounded by two gelatinous envelopes .
( a ) numbers of cricket frog specimens from illinois deposited in museum collections relative to numbers of other anurans in museums collected in the state from 1852 to 2001 . ( b ) numbers of cricket frog specimens from northeastern illinois deposited in museum collections relative to numbers of other anurans in museums collected in that region from 1852 to 2001 .
distributions : the canadian distribution of the northern cricket frog is now limited to pelee island . it has not been heard on the mainland since 1972 and was last reported from pelee island in 1987 . it is more widely distributed in the eastern and central united states as far as southern texas .
the northern cricket frog is a small , semi - aquatic frog with a
warty
appearance and a pointed snout . the frogs are brown or grey , with a v - shaped mark between the eyes , faint markings on the back , and a broad dark stripe on the long back legs . the back feet have webbed toes . the breeding call of the male frog sounds like pebbles being rapidly clicked together . adults measure 16 to 38 mm in length .
since you will likely be putting live insects into the enclosure for your frog to eat , it may take a little while for your frog to find and eat the prey .
range and habitat : northern cricket frogs are most common in the piedmont and mountainous regions of the southeast and are generally replaced by the southern cricket frog ( a . gryllus ) in the coastal plain . although found in almost any moist habitat , cricket frogs are most common along edges of permanent ponds , lakes , and slow - moving streams . they prefer open , shallow water with plenty of vegetation . they do not climb well and are not found high in trees .
i . seasonal migrations . dispersal of northern cricket frogs from one population to another tends to occur after rains . gray ( 1983 ) observed northern cricket frogs moving up to 1 . 3 km between farm ponds in central illinois . frogs that dispersed from one location and were later recaptured at another represented 1–7 % of the original population . however , many more frogs likely dispersed and either reached other sites or died in transit .
common , but populations bear monitoring due to serious declines in other states . older references may refer to this animal as blanchard’s cricket frog , but that subspecies is no longer recognized .
gray , r . h . 2001 . cricket frog , acris crepitans , malformations in illinois : past and present . herpetological natural history 8 ( 1 ) : 75 - 77 .
breeding interval : generally , southern cricket frogs breed around 2 to 3 times a year .
is a member of the tree frog family , it lives mostly on the ground or in freshwater areas with sunlight . examples of prime habitat include shallow ponds with vegetation , meadows , creeks , marshes and coastal plain bogs . the southern cricket frog can also be found in roadside pools and ditches . in these areas , they can become quite abundant . its main choices of habitation changes , however , when the southern cricket frog ' s range overlaps with that of
three subspecies of northern cricket frogs are recognized : blanchard ' s ( a . c . blanchardi ) , eastern ( a . c . crepitans ) , and coastal ( a . c . paludicola ) . blanchard ' s cricket frogs are represented in the west and midwest ; eastern cricket frogs are found in east texas , the gulf coast and southern forest regions , and the piedmont north to new york ; coastal cricket frogs are found in the gulf coast region of western louisiana and eastern texas .
a . c . blanchardii , blanchard ' s cricket frog . range : michigan and ohio to northeast and most of texas , scattered records in minnesota and colorado ( harding 1997 ) .
gray , r . h . , l . e . brown , and l . blackburn . 2005 . acris crepitan , northern cricket frog . pages 441 - 443 in m . j . lannoo , editor . amphibian declines : the conservation status of united states species . university of california press , berkeley , california .
the northern cricket frog is protected by the ontario endangered species act and the fish and wildlife conservation act . under these acts , it is prohibited to kill , harm , harass , or collect this species , or to disturb its habitat . this species occurs at lighthouse point and fish point , which are designated as provincial nature reserves
the calls of this species resemble the sound of small pebbles being rapidly struck together . this provides music day and night to missouri’s outdoors . also , like other frogs , northern cricket frogs prey on numerous insects that humans consider pests .
whitford , p . c . 1991 . blanchard ' s cricket frog survey of southeastern minnesota 1990 - 1991 . report submitted to the nongame wildlife program , minnesota department of natural resources . unpaged .
natural history museums are valuable resources for estimations of species distributions and health status over time ( shaffer et al . 1998 ) . we examined specimen records from 16 museums to determine where and when cricket frogs were collected in illinois . to determine whether cricket frogs were not available because collecting was not conducted , we compared cricket frog records with those of all anuran collections from the state . our rationale was that scientists collecting anurans and placing them in museums as voucher specimens would not consistently preclude cricket frogs .
to protect itself from predators , the southern cricket frog is able to jump long distances of up to 8 feet and has the ability to camouflage itself either in the vegetation or water . the predators of
berendzen , p . b . , t . gamble , and a . m . simons . 2003 . the genetic status of northern cricket frogs in minnesota . final report to the minnesota department of natural resoureces , nongame research program . 43 pp .
these frogs are diurnal and active all year . they can be seen basking in the sunlight . when threatened , they will jump quickly away or into the water . a poorer jumper than the southern cricket frog
deviations of observed from expected values of cricket frog sex ( a ) by time period and ( b ) by region . expected values were determined from the overall data set using the chi - square test .
toth , aniko ,
a tale of two species - - species distribution models for two cryptic cricket frog ( acris ) species in syntopy
( 2012 ) . undergraduate honors theses . paper 522 . urltoken
be careful when attempting to catch cricket frogs , as they can be fast and they may get injured .
habitats and habits : northern cricket frogs are found primarily in the piedmont . southern cricket frogs are found primarily in the coastal plain . cricket frogs are active day and night and can be found in the shoreline vegetation of ponds and marshes , and along the banks of streams and rivers . the eggs of both species are laid singly or in small clumps , and the tadpole stage lasts about six to 13 weeks . the tadpoles of both species have distinct black tail tips .
conservation concerns : never widespread in canada , northern cricket frogs are now considered endangered by both the federal and ontario governments . the cause of their decline during the 1970’s is unknown , however habitat degradation and pesticide contamination are known to be problems within their range .
eastern and middle united states , michigan to northeastern mexico , entering the short grass plains of eastern colorado and northern mexico along rivers ( stebbins 1966 ) .
the impact of blanchard ' s cricket frog on the ecology of varsity lake , boulder , colorado , is unknown but probably minimal given the anthropogenic nature of the lake and the rapid extirpation of this population of frogs .
it may be confused with the striped chorus frog which has a whitish stripe along upper lip and length - wise brownish stripe on sides and back , toes slightly webbed . northern spring peeper has smooth skin and x - shaped marking on back ( harding 1997 ) .
if your frog doesn’t seem interested in the live food at first , he may just not be hungry . leave the food in the enclosure and the frog will eat it eventually , when he wants it . [ 13 ]
the cricket frog ranges throughout the central plains states from western texas north to south dakota and from the florida panhandle north to southeastern new york , except for the coastal plain from virginia to florida and the northern appalachians . in the east , populations reach their northern limit in the hudson highlands - shawangunk region of new york . as late as the 1920 ' s , it also occurred commonly on long island and staten island . recently , a population of these frogs was discovered on the east side of the hudson river in dutchess county .
differes from the southern cricket frog by having a more robust build , more webbing between the toes , a less sharply defined dark stripe on the back of the thigh and a pair of proment , subanal , white tubercles .
is an insectivore which consumes a variety of insects , some of which are harmful to crops . the southern cricket frog , in turn , is preyed upon by a plethora of different fish , salamanders , turtles , and snakes .
the blanchard ' s cricket frog is protected under the federal species at risk act ( sara ) . more information about sara , including how it protects individual species , is available in the species at risk act : a guide .
sullivan kb , spence km . effects of sublethal concentrations of atrazine and nitrate on metamorphosis of the african clawed frog .
the blanchard ' s cricket frog ( acris blanchardi ) is a common resident of much of the texas . the frog shown here was resting on a small lily pad in a pond at uncertain , harrison co . , texas , in july , 2004 . it was photographed with a canon eos 10d and ef 180mm f / 3 . 5 macro and flash .
dickerson , mary c . ( 1906 ) . the frog book . new york : doubleday , page , and company .
there are some easy to spot symptoms of sickness or injury that you should be mindful of when caring for your frog .
palmer bd , palmer sk . vitellogenin induction by xenobiotic estrogens in the red - eared slider turtle and african clawed frog .
van gorp , c . d . 1996 . survey for blanchard ' s cricket frog ( acris crepitans blanchardi ) in southwestern minnesota . final report submitted to the natural heritage and nongame research program , minnesota department of natural resources . 20 pp .
conservation status : both cricket frogs are common in our region but a . crepitans is declining in areas of the midwest .
johnson , b . k . and christiansen , j . l . 1976 . the food and food habits of blanchard ' s cricket frog , acris crepitans blanchardi ( amphibia , anura , hylidae ) , in iowa . herpetologica : 63 - 74 .
although widespread in the eastern and central united states , in canada , this frog species has been found only at point pelee and pelee island , in extreme southwestern ontario . the point pelee population is now believed to have been extirpated . on pelee island , northern cricket frogs have been declining to a point where they are now thought to possibly persist only in fish point provincial nature reserve , located at the southern tip of the island .
hay , r . ( 1998 ) . ' ' blanchard ' s cricket frogs in wisconsin : a status report . ' '
back is grayish , tan , green to brown ; skin is warty . back is marked with patches of yellow , green , or black , often forming a
y
shaped line . head is usually marked with a dark triangle . the hidden surface of the thigh of the florida subspecies is marked with two dark , lengthwise stripes . individuals found in the extreme western panhandle are a different subspecies and have only one dark stripe on the thigh - - stripe edges are not as ragged like stripes of northern cricket frogs . snout is also more pointed than that of northern cricket frogs . digits are tipped with tiny toepads
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you want to make sure your frog feels at home in its enclosure . this means maintaining the vegetation , soil , and water .
lives in the temperate climate of the southeastern portion of the united states . the range of this species , also known as the southern cricket frog , extends from the southeastern corner of virginia and spans through north and south carolina , georgia , alabama , and mississippi .
van gorp , c . d . and t . j . vandewalle . 1995 . survey for blanchard ' s cricket frog ( acris crepitans blanchardi ) in southeastern minnesota . report submitted to the minnesota county biological survey , minnesota department of natural resources . 24 pp .
number by county of cricket frogs ( n = 814 ) collected in illinois from 1852 to 1996 and examined for gonadal sex determination .
h . aestivation / avoiding dessication . during a period of severe drought in texas , w . f . blair ( 1957 ) reported that northern cricket frogs avoided desiccation by taking refuge in deep cracks in the bed of a dry pond . similar behavior has been observed in indiana ( l . b . , personal observations ) .
regardless of how you incorporate the water , make sure there is enough of it to allow the frog to keep himself wet as needed .
a survey to locate habitats that still contain cricket frogs and to identify biological and / or ecological factors affecting this species was recently conducted . several locations in orange county had populations of cricket frogs in the late 1980 ' s which became extirpated in the early 1990 ' s .
by the 1940 ' s , most historically known populations in new york state had been extirpated . this diminutive frog is now only locally present in a few scattered populations which still occur in the hudson highlands and shawangunk area . the decline of the cricket frog apparently began in the 1800 ' s with the clearing , drainage and alteration of thousands of acres of wetland habitat . aerial spraying of ddt and other chlorinated hydrocarbon pesticides in the 1950 ' s and 1960 ' s is thought to have contributed to the decline of most remaining populations . other factors that may have contributed to the cricket frog ' s decline are contamination of ponds by road salt and the introduction of predatory fish , which feed on their eggs .
distributions of total numbers of illinois cricket frogs in museum collections for the five time periods . each circle represents one museum specimen from that county .
is found to be smaller and more slender . the snout is markedly more pointed , the legs are longer and more proportional to the size of the body , and there is less webbing between the toes . the first toe is partially free of webbing and 3 joints of the fourth toe are completely free . warts appear on the skin , especially around the anal area , but are not as prominent as seen in the northern cricket frog . in addition to the stripe running down the back of
northern cricket frogs can be associated with green frogs ( rana clamitans ; jung , 1993 ; l . e . b . , personal observations ) , northern leopard frogs ( r . pipiens ) , wood frogs ( r . sylvatica ) , american bullfrogs ( r . catesbeiana ) , fowler’s toads ( b . fowleri ) , american toads ( b . americanus ) , eastern gray treefrogs ( hyla versicolor ) , western chorus frogs ( pseudacris triseriata ) , spring peepers ( p . crucifer ; l . b . personal observations ) , and a great many other anuran species .
lannoo , m . j . 1998 . amphibian conservation and wetland management in the upper midwest : a catch - 22 for the cricket frog ? pages 330 - 339 in m . j . lanno , editor . status and conservation of midwestern amphibians . university of iowa press , iowa city , iowa .
within its range , the cricket frog inhabits sunny , shallow ponds with abundant vegetation in the water or on the shores . slow moving , algae - filled water courses with sunny banks are the preferred habitat . deep water is generally avoided . males are typically found calling from floating mats of vegetation and organic debris .
northern cricket frogs inhabit the margins of water bodies , such as lakes , ponds , rivers , streams , and , sometimes , temporary ponds and rain pools . on pelee island , they have been found in shoreline marshes , pools , lagoons , drainage canals used for agriculture , ditches and flooded fields . they are usually found on muddy shores or in aquatic vegetation in shallow waters .
this frog was named for its breeding call , which sounds very much like the chirp or trill of a cricket ,
gick , gick , gick . . . ,
repeated for 20 or more beats . the sound has been likened to two pebbles being clicked together , slowly at first , then picking up in speed .
its voice is cricket - like ; rhythmic , repetitive clicking – gick , gick , gick , gick , etc . it begins slowly but then picks up speed .
the northern cricket frog ' s color is quite variable : gray , tan , greenish tan , or brown . the back may have a irregular green , yellow , orange , or brown stripe . there is always a dark triangle between the eyes , a series of light and dark bars on the upper jaw , and an irregular black or brown stripe along the inside of each thigh . the belly is white . the feet are strongly webbed , but the adhesive pads on fingers and toes are poorly developed . the call is a metallic “gick , gick , gick . ”
) is widely distributed north of the ohio river and , in the southern u . s . , west of the mississippi river . several populations in western mississippi and one population in northern kentucky appear on the southeastern side of this tentative boundary .
the best thing to help your frog recover is to seek advice from a vet , and to keep it safe and out of harm’s way while it recovers . [ 23 ]
davidson , c . 1996 . frog and toad calls of the rocky mountains . vanishing voices . library of natural sounds , cornell laboratory of ornithology , ithaca . audio cd recording .
occurs , at least formerly , in northeastern colorado along the south platte river ( conant and collins , 1998 ; hammerson , 1999 ) . a record from 1905 suggests a disjunct population of blanchard ' s cricket frog may have inhabited a historical marshy habitat near douglas , cochise county , arizona , but is now extinct ( degenhardt et al . , 1996 ) .
northern cricket frogs are nonclimbing hylids that include a wide variety of invertebrates in their diet ( dundee and rossman , 1989 ; degenhardt et al . , 1996 ; johnson , 2000 ; minton , 2001 ) . their preferred habitats are quiet , relatively permanent waters , especially those with muddy vegetated banks in open country , but they can adapt to other situations ( johnson , 2000 ; hulse et al . , 2001 ; minton , 2001 ) .
one of the smaller frog species in texas , adult acris crepitans grow to 1 . 25 - 3 . 5 cm ( 0 . 5 - 1 . 5 in ) in length .
crepitan is derived from the latin word crepit which means
rattle
and ans which means
a handle
this refers to the
hand rattle
like call of the frog .
your frog will need high humidity in its enclosure . the misting will help with this , but make sure to keep the enclosure relatively warm to aid in keeping the humidity level stable .
, the frog species most often collected in illinois . years of collection ranged from 1852 to 2001 . a trend of increasing numbers of frogs collected started in the late 1930s ; there was a marked reduction during world war ii , and then the rate of collecting markedly increased through the mid - 1950s . numbers of individual anurans collected declined sharply in the late 1950s , increased during the mid - 1960s , and declined during the 1970s and 1980s . the numbers of frogs collected in illinois have since increased . cricket frog numbers were largely proportional to those of other anurans (
confusing species : other treefrogs within its range are the spring peeper , the western chorus frog and the gray treefrog . the spring peeper is distinguished by a dark x on the back . the western chorus frog has three dark continuous or broken lines down the back . the grey treefrog has a light spot with a dark border under each eye and bright orange / yellow inner thighs .
make sure to change out the water in the enclosure and clean the interior when it appears dirty . like any other pet , this frog will require fresh water and a comfortable living environment .
jung , r . e . 1992 . blanchard ' s cricket frogs ( acris crepitans blanchardi ) in southwest wisconsin . abstract , 6th annual meeting of the society for conservation biology : 140 .
most frogs do well in a 20 gallon tank , so check your local pet store for a tank this size or larger . this will allow the frog enough space to thrive . [ 2 ]
make sure you have a lid on your enclosure . use a soft screen lid . this will allow air to flow into the tank , while keeping the frog inside and safe . [ 3 ]
you may need to feed your frog more or less than this , depending on their appetite and how fast they eat what you give them . this may take some guessing and testing at first .
females can lay up to 400 eggs at a time in small groups of between 2 - 7 eggs . monitor how many eggs your female frog lays should you breed your frogs . [ 26 ]
reeder al , foley g , nichols d , wikoff b , faeh s , eisold j , et al . forms and prevalence of intersexuality and effects of environmental contaminants on sexuality in cricket frogs (
when you purchase insects from the pet store , they will come in a container that you can keep them in until you are ready to feed your frog . or , you can make your own container to use and reuse to house your frog’s food . just use a thumbtack to poke air holes in a small plastic container , to allow air in but not allow bugs out . [ 16 ]
use a spray bottle to wet the enclosure a few times a day . this frog lives in naturally damp and moist environments , so a spray bottle can help maintain this level of moisture . [ 17 ]
in missouri , northern cricket frogs are active from late march to early november . breeding is from late april to mid - july in shallows of ponds and backwaters with an abundance of aquatic plants . warm temperatures stimulate males to chorus ; both calling and noncalling males can be successful breeders . a female may lay up to 400 eggs , either singly or in small packets of up to 7 , which are attached to submerged vegetation . eggs hatch in a few days , and tadpoles begin metamorphosis 5–10 weeks later .
the eggs of the southern cricket frog are fertilized externally while in a freshwater habitat . the sperm enters the egg and soon a gelatinous cover envelopes the egg to protect it . it then develops into a gill - breathing larva , also known as a tadpole , which then metamorphoses into the mature , lung - breathing adult . from beginning to end , 90 - 100 days ( on average ) are needed to complete the metamorphosis .
reeder , a . l . , ruiz , m . o . , pessier , a . , brown , l . e . , levengood , j . m . , phillips , c . a . , wheeler , m . b . , warner , r . e . , and beasley , v . r . ( 2005 ) . ' ' intersexuality and the cricket frog decline : historic and geographic trends . ' '
burkett , r . d . 1984 . an ecological study of the cricket frog , acris crepitans . pages 89 - 102 in r . a . seigel , l . e . hunt , j . l . knight , l . malaret , and n . l . zuschlag , editors . vertebrate ecology and systematics : a tribute to henry s . fitch . museum of natural history , university of kansas , lawrence , kansas .
you can use artificial or plastic plants . you can buy these at most pet stores in the aquarium section . you can also get small hollowed out logs or rocks for your frog to hide inside of . [ 9 ]
is an insectivore , feeding on a wide variety of insects with a major part of their diet being mosquitoes . when in the tadpole stage , however , this species is a herbivore . as adults , to catch their prey , they sit and wait in ambush for insects . when a prey item comes near , they lunge forward and shoot out their tongue . the southern cricket frog has also been observed chasing after their prey on the ground .
currently , the populations of this species are increasing and stable . make sure you do a search to find out the population levels of this frog in your area , and determine if it is safe and allowed to catch them .
cleaning a frog’s tank is a lot like cleaning a fish tank , but you might have to do it more often because frogs tend to shed pretty often . a water filter will help keep the water clean between actual tank cleanings .
commonly seen along the edges of ponds , streams , and rivers , especially on open areas of mud flats and gravel bars . recent surveys indicate that this species is gone or nearly gone from wisconsin , northern illinois , and indiana , but the cause of this decline has not been determined . missouri populations need to be monitored .
if you end up with two frogs that breed , the eggs will be laid in the water . be mindful to check for eggs before cleaning the water should you have a male and female frog in the same enclosure . [ 25 ]
a . crepitans is a small ( 0 . 75 to 1 . 5 inches ) , slim - waisted frog with slender webbed toes and a triangle mark on the head . dorsal coloration can be gray , light brown with dark bands on legs . there is a white bar from eye to base of foreleg . the skin is bumpy . males have a single vocal pouch . a . crepitans is a non - climbing member of tree frog family ( barket 1964 , stebbins 1966 ) .
the endangered and nongame species program would like for individuals to report their sightings of northern cricket frogs . record the date , time , location , and condition of the animal and submit the information by submitting a sighting report form . the information will be entered into the state’s natural heritage program , commonly referred to as biotics . biologists map the sighting and the resulting maps “allow state , county , municipal , and private agencies to identify important wildlife habitats and protect them in a variety of ways . this information is used to regulate land - use within the state and assists in preserving endangered and
the scouring of coastal marshes during severe storms , and predation by birds , reptiles , bullfrogs and fish , are some of the natural factors contributing to the species’ decline . however , loss of wetlands to development is the major factor affecting populations of northern cricket frogs . damage to habitat includes drainage of marshes and the dredging of drainage canals that are used by the frogs as breeding sites . habitat degradation is an important factor as well . these frogs are intolerant of pollution , and the runoff of pesticides and fertilizers is believed to be a major contributor to the decline and disappearance of the species .
use organic soil without any chemicals or fertilizers in it . you want to make sure it is as close to the frog’s natural habitat as possible . you can also use pine bark that is easily found at any garden supply store . [ 7 ]
you can catch insects on your own , or go to a pet store to purchase insects for it to eat . since this frog is particularly small , you will want to make sure you buy or catch very small insects for it to eat .
this small frog is widespread , but declining rapidly , in the u . s . in canada , it is known only from extreme southwest ontario . there have been no confirmed records in canada since the early 1970s despite frequent searches . however , there have been unconfirmed reports of the species as recently as the mid - 1990s . consequently , it is slightly possible that the species still exists in canada . threats to this frog include destruction and alteration of its habitat and effects of pesticides , herbicides and other contaminants .
hay , r . 1998 . blanchard ' s cricket frogs in wisconsin : a status report . pages 79 - 82 in m . j . lannoo , editor . status and conservation of midwestern amphibians . university of iowa press , iowa city , iowa .
gamble , t . , berendzen , p . b . , shaffer , h . b . , starkey , d . e . , and simons , a . m . ( 2008 ) . ' ' species limits and phylogeography of north american cricket frogs (
under the species at risk act ( s . c . 2002 , c . 29 ) ( sara ) the federal competent ministers are responsible for the preparation of recovery strategies for listed extirpated , endangered , and threatened species . the minister of the environment and the minister responsible for the parks canada agency are the competent ministers for the recovery of the blanchard’s cricket frog . environment canada led the development of this strategy , working in cooperation with parks canada agency under sara . it has also been prepared in cooperation with the ontario ministry of natural resources .
description : the green frog is a large , true frog with large , distinct tympanum and prominent dorsolateral ridges . it may be green , bronze or brown , or a combination but is typically green on the upper lip . the belly is white with darker lines or spots . there may be some irregular spotting on the back . it is distinguished from other frogs in that the dorsolateral ridges run only partway down the back and do not reach the groin . the hind legs have dark bars . males have a bright yellow throat . maximum adult size is 10 cm .
mossman mj , hartman lm , hay r , sauer jr , dhuey bj . 1998 . monitoring long - term trends in wisconsin frog and toad populations . in : status and conservation of midwestern amphibians ( lannoo mj , ed ) . iowa city , ia : university of iowa press , 169–198 .
) were examined to compare cricket frog gonadal sex in three regions of the state during five time periods . the three regions are distinguished by human population density and physiographic characteristics . the northeast region includes 11 counties with high human population densities in and surrounding the chicago metropolitan area . the central band of 66 counties , which was formerly largely prairie , is dominated by low topographic relief , fertile soils , intensive maize and soy agriculture , and low human population density . the southernmost region includes 25 counties with mixed crops , pastures , and wooded hills as well as low human population density . the five time periods studied included
, the southern cricket frog , the dark stripe on the rear of the thigh is more ragged , lacking clean borders or blending with dorsal coloration , and there is extensive webbing between the digits on the hind feet ( conant and collins , 1998 ; powell et al . , 1998 ) . like many small frogs there is a dark triangle between the eyes ( stebbins , 1985 ; conant and collins , 1998 ) . dorsal coloration and dark marking vary considerably , with various combinations of black , orange or yellow , on a background of brown or green ( conant and collins , 1998 ) . of the three described subspecies ( frost , 2000 ) ,
this small frog can be found in several colors . generally they range from black , brown , or reddish brown to bright green or gray . along with these patterns of coloration is a stripe of contrasting color beginning anteriorly at the top of the snout and running along the back towards the posterior and ends at the urostyle . between the eyes of
historically this species was found on long island , staten island , and in the lower hudson river valley . by 1930 , long island populations had disappeared , as had those on staten island by the mid 1970s ( gibbs et al . 2007 ) . cricket frogs have become extirpated from no fewer than 20 historically occupied sites since about 1900 , representing a significant range contraction within the state .
blanchard ' s cricket frogs inhabit shallow wetlands , lakes , streams , or rivers , and are rarely found in large lakes , wide rivers , or polluted sites ( gray et al . 2005 ) . they typically occupy areas along the water ' s edge , and prefer open areas with muddy shorelines and abundant emergent vegetation ( oldfield and moriarty 1994 ; gray et al . 2005 ) .
it appears to be significantly threatened only in the northwestern portion of its range . the reasons for the declines remain speculative but vegetation succession , climatic fluctuations , predation by native and exotic species , competition from other frog species , and water pollution caused by pesticides and / or other chemicals associated with agriculture are possibly significant ( harding 1997 , lannoo 1998 , hammerson 1999 , hammerson and livo 1999 ) .
has declined dramatically in the northern and western part of its range ( baker 1997 ; gray and brown 2005 ; hammerson and livo 1999 ; hay 1998 ; lannoo 1998 ; lehtinen and skinner 2006 ) . this phenomenon ﬁrst came to light in the 1970s , and has continued to the present ( hay 1998 ; lehtinen , 2002 ; vogt , 1981 ) . possible causes for decline include climate change ( hay 1998 ; irwin 2005 ) , habitat alteration ( lannoo 1998 ) , pollution ( reeder et al . 2005 ) , and habitat fragmentation ( hay 1998 ) .
) . from 1930 to 1945 , the percentage of intersex individuals was notably increased , and from 1946 to 1959 it was greater than during any other time frame examined . also , during 1946–1959 , the proportion of females was reduced . during the most recent period , the proportion of intersexes was lowest of any period except for 1852–1929 . in the 1990s , however , few cricket frogs were available from areas that previously had the most elevated intersex rates .
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in succession , like pebbles being clicked together ( vogt , 1981 ; stebbins , 1985 ; davidson , 1996 ; conant and collins , 1998 ; johnson , 2000 ) . recordings of the calls of a . crepitans are available on cds from elliott ( 1994a , b ) , davidson ( 1996 ) , library of natural sounds ( 1996 ) , and bogert ( 1998 ) . the tadpoles are dark olive green with small dark spots , greenish yellow venters ( bellies ) , spotted tails with slight striping on the musculature ( ashton and ashton , 1988 ) , and in many northern populations , the tail tip is black ( johnson , 2000 ) .
, there is also a darker longitudinal stripe that can be seen on the rear of the thigh . there is slight sexual dimorphism seen with the southern cricket frogs . the females are generally the slightly larger sex with a length of 16 - 33 mm and the males achieve a length of 15 - 29 mm . the males have darker throats , whereas the females ' throats are white . males also have a single subgular sac . when young , the frogs are entirely aquatic tadpoles . upon reaching adulthood , the recently changed frogs are roughly 14 mm .
adults average only 1 inch ( 2 . 5 cm ) in length ; the male is usually smaller than the female . cricket frogs exhibit a myriad of patterns and combinations of black , yellow , orange or red on a base of brown or green . distinguishing characteristics are small size , dorsal warts , a blunt snout , a dark triangular - shaped spot between the eyes , and a ragged , longitudinal stripe on the thigh . the webbing on the hind foot is extensive , reaching the tip of the first toe and the next to last joint of the longest toe .


the patagonian weasel ( lyncodon patagonicus ) is a small mustelid that is the only member of the genus lyncodon .

its geographic range is the pampas of western argentina and sections of chile .

an early mention of the animal is in the journal of syms covington , who sailed with charles darwin on his epic voyage aboard hms beagle .

patagonian weasel

main characteristics patagonian weasels have a body length between 30 and 35 cms ( 12 - 13 . 75 inches ) , a tail length between 6 and 9 cms ( 2 . 4 - 3 . 5 inches ) and they weigh approximately 225 g ( 7 . 9 oz ) . they are whitish in colour with some brown and black tones mixed in . habitat patagonian weasels can be found in south america . subspecies subspecies of the patagonian weasel include : lyncodon patagonicus patagonicus lyncodon patagonicus thomasi interesting facts little is known about patagonian weasels but it is assumed their habits are similar to those of other species of weasel . similar animals african striped weasel back - striped weasel colombian weasel least weasel japanese weasel long - tailed weasel malayan weasel mountain weasel
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the females are called ' bitch , doe or jill ' and males ' buck , dog , hub or jack ' . a patagonian weasel group is called a ' boogle ' .
the patagonian weasel ( lyncodon patagonicus ) is a larger mustelid of the south american pampas . it is about 30–35 cm ( 12–14 inches ) long , excluding the 6–9 - cm ( 2 . 5–3 . 5 - inch ) tail . that weasel is grayish with dark brown underparts and a white stripe running across the forehead to the sides…
this weasel has reportedly been kept by some ranchers as a working pet to destroy rats ( nowak , 1999 ) .
the patagonian weasel is listed as least concern ( lr / lc ) , lowest risk . does not qualify for a more at risk category . widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category , on the iucn red list of threatened species
the specific food habits of patagonian weasels are little known , but the fact that this species has reduced molars and well - formed carnassials suggests that it is primarily carnivorous ( ewer , 1973 ) . patagonian weasels have been noted to enter burrows of
patagonian weasel is found in temperate arid and semiarid portions of argentina and southern chile ( prevosti and pardiñas 2001 ) . it is known to occur from salta province south along the western part of the country to santa cruz province , and then into chile along the southern argentine border ( schiaffini
. the little research there is on this species suggests that patagonian weasels are found in pampas habitats that have light - colored substrates excluding deserts ( gittleman , 1996 ) .
the patagonian weasel ( lyncodon patagonicus ) is a small , rare , and little known carnivore . its distribution , which includes several fossil and historical records , spans western argentina and southern chile . according to recent studies , its populations are declining , affecting its conservation . in this paper we report a new locality of occurrence for the species based on a photographed . . . [ show full abstract ]
the patagonian weasel lyncodon patagonicus is a small mustelid that lives in the southern cone of south america ( argentina and chile ) . the species is known from relatively few direct observations and collected specimens . in this paper we review available data about l . patagonicus to assess its conservation status . information about its natural history is largely anecdotal , and suggests that it . . . [ show full abstract ]
the little research there is on this species suggests that patagonian weasels are found in pampas habitats that have light - colored substrates excluding deserts ( gittleman , 1996 ) . ( full text )
future studies are needed to confirm the presence of the mm . flexores digitorum proprii manus as a common feature of l . patagonicus . it is reasonable to think that these muscles , together with the other myological and osteological modifications discussed , could represent an adaptation of the forepaw for fine digital control and for firmly grasping prey . hunting behavior data from future ecological studies of the patagonian weasel are needed to support this inference .
the mating system and behavior of patagonian weasles remains unknown at this time . however , most mustelids associate only briefly during the mating season . males have territories that overlap with those of several females and they monitor their reproductive state through chemical cues .
the mean values of the ratio mciii / phiii ( table 1 ) indicate that l . patagonicus possesses the relative longest proximal phalanx ( i . e . , 1 . 32 ; the lowest value of the ratio ) in comparison with other weasel - like musteloids and the whole sample . the length of the proximal phalanx of digit iii of l . patagonicus is equivalent to the 76 % of the length of the metacarpal iii , a very different condition to the sister taxa , galictis spp . ( ranging 56–63 % ) .
ranges from 300 to 350 mm , with the tail adding an additional 60 to 90 mm ( nowak , 1999 ) . patagonian weasels have a dental formula of 3 / 3 , 1 / 1 , 2 / 2 , 1 / 1 = 28 ( mares , 1989 ) . they have very small ears that are covered by the surrounding fur . generally , the the fur is whitish with some dark brown and black tones intermixed . from the top of the head to along its backside there is a distinguishable broad white or yellowish band of fur .
. . . ( 1 ) san rafael ( roig , 1965 ) , ( 2 ) macachín ( prevosti & pardiñas , 2001 ) , ( 3 ) bonifacio ( pocock , 1926 ) , ( 4 ) rincón grande ( doering , 1881 ) , ( 5 ) carmen de patagones ( doering , 1881 ) , ( 6 ) 9 km se los menucos ( prevosti & pardiñas , 2001 ) , ( 7 ) puesto horno , ea . maquinchao ( teta , prevosti , & trejo , 2008 ) , ( 8 ) puerto madryn ( prevosti et al . , 2009 ) , ( 9 ) puerto pirámide ( prevosti & pardiñas , 2001 ) , ( 10 ) cueva del tigre ( trajano , 1991 ) . terrestial ecoregions are colored as follows ( from north - east to south - west ) : humid pampas , espinal , low monte and patagonian steppe ( olson & dinerstein , 2002 ) . . . .
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justification : this species is listed as least concern because there is no reason to believe that it approaches the thresholds for a threatened category or even near threatened . however , there is little available indication , and no hard information on current population status or trend , or on major threats . it is a poorly known species with few specimens deposited in museum collections ( redford and eisenberg 1992 , prevosti and pardiñas 2001 , prevosti et al . 2009 ) . recent investigations have added new localities , and expanded the known range , but further work is needed for a full understanding of range . it is possible that this species might be found to be appropriately listed on a threat category , if the impacts of habitat conversion , retaliatory killing and hunting are found to be much more severe than are presently assumed .
has been recorded from sea - level up to 2 , 000 m a . s . l . ( prevosti et al . 2009 ) .
this species is suspected to be rare and to occur at low densities across its range ( prevosti et al . 2009 ) . miller et al . ( 1983 ) considered it to be rare in chile , and only two recent records ( both pre - 1966 ) exist for the country ( prevosti et al . 2009 ) . new locality records were reported for northern patagonia , argentina ( teta et al . 2008 ) reaching 53 confirmed recent records ( prevosti et al . 2009 , schiaffini et al . 2013 ) .
lyncodon patagonicus is found in herbaceous and shrub steppes and xerophytic woodlands ( osgood 1943 , prevosti and pardiñas 2001 ) . its habits are little known ; available data indicate that it is nocturnal - crepuscular and that it preys on fossorial rodents and birds ( koslowsky 1904 , cabrera and yepes 1940 , redford and eisenberg 1992 ) . it is perhaps associated with tuc - tuc ctenomys communities ( koslowsky 1904 ) .
there are likely to be few direct threats to this species , although habitat degradation ( through domestic sheep grazing ) and occasional killing by ranchers are local threats ( prevosti et al . 2009 ) . retaliatory killing ( as a predator of small livestock ) and hunting might also be threats , at least locally .
this species is not often seen in the wild or collected . it is possible – even likely – that it occurs in several protected areas in western and southern patagonia in argentina ( nahuel huapi , lanin , lago puelo , los alerces , perito moreno , and los glaciares national parks ) , although most of these comprise mainly forested habitats , rather than the open terrain used by this species . for a clearer understanding of distribution , abundance and natural history , further survey is necessary , using techniques appropriate for the species .
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has a distribution within the neotropical region . its range is from the southern and western parts of argentina into chile ( redford and eisenberg , 1992 ) .
has short legs , a long body , and a short bushy tail ( redford and eisenberg , 1992 ) .
is as unknown as the rest of the species ' reproductive behavior . as in all mammals , the female nurses her young . mustelids in general produce altricial young , which reside in a den or burrow until their eyes are open and they are able to walk . at this time , young weasels typically accompany their mother on foraging trips .
in pursuit of prey . a defensive behavior of this species is that when it is cornered , the neck pelage will be erected . it is reportedly active at dusk and at night .
because the dietary habits of this animal are not known , it is difficult to speculate on the role it plays within its ecosystem . however ,
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living in the southern part of the new world . in other words , central and south america .
young are born in a relatively underdeveloped state ; they are unable to feed or care for themselves or locomote independently for a period of time after birth / hatching . in birds , naked and helpless after hatching .
having body symmetry such that the animal can be divided in one plane into two mirror - image halves . animals with bilateral symmetry have dorsal and ventral sides , as well as anterior and posterior ends . synapomorphy of the bilateria .
animals that use metabolically generated heat to regulate body temperature independently of ambient temperature . endothermy is a synapomorphy of the mammalia , although it may have arisen in a ( now extinct ) synapsid ancestor ; the fossil record does not distinguish these possibilities . convergent in birds .
offspring are produced in more than one group ( litters , clutches , etc . ) and across multiple seasons ( or other periods hospitable to reproduction ) . iteroparous animals must , by definition , survive over multiple seasons ( or periodic condition changes ) .
the area in which the animal is naturally found , the region in which it is endemic .
that region of the earth between 23 . 5 degrees north and 60 degrees north ( between the tropic of cancer and the arctic circle ) and between 23 . 5 degrees south and 60 degrees south ( between the tropic of capricorn and the antarctic circle ) .
reproduction in which fertilization and development take place within the female body and the developing embryo derives nourishment from the female .
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la musculatura intrínseca del autopodio de los mamíferos está compuesta por un número de grupos musculares relativamente estable . en este trabajo nosotros presentamos el primer estudio miológico de lyncodon patagonicus , un mustélido de américa del sur pobremente conocido tanto en aspectos morfológicos como ecológicos . los músculos intrínsecos típicos de la mano de lyncodon son similares a los presentes en el taxón hermano galictis , aunque presenta algunas variaciones , incluyendo la presencia de subdivisiones adicionales y algunas inserciones relativamente más distales . una característica distintiva fue la presencia de una novedosa serie de músculos nunca antes descripta para un mamífero . estos músculos , aquí denominados mm . flexores digitorum proprii manus , están representados por un vientre medial y uno lateral para cada dígito , ubicados inmediatamente distales a los mm . flexores breves profundi . distalmente , estos se ubican a los lados de los tendones de estos últimos , en el aspecto palmar de la serie falangeal , insertándose en los tubérculos flexores de las falanges distales de cada dígito . nosotros proponemos que la incorporación de estos músculos a la musculatura de la mano de lyncodon , sumado a otras características osteo - miológicas , podría implicar una adaptación morfo - funcional distintiva , posibilitando una mayor fuerza de flexión e independencia en los movimientos digitales , posiblemente utilizada por el taxón durante la manipulación de presas durante la caza . esta función debe ser confirmada por futuros estudios ecológicos y comportamentales para esta especie .
the mm . flexores breves profundi are commonly present in mammals , although reduced in number or size in some lineages ( e . g . , macropodids , some rodents , manis , most xenarthrans , and many ungulates— humphry 1869 ; galton 1870 ; young 1880 ; windle and parsons 1899 ; kesner 1986 ; fisher et al . 2007 ; rocha - barbosa et al . 2007 ) . their ancestral arrangement consists of a pair per digit ( lewis 1989 ) , located superficial to the dorsal layer , and with flexor functions . the mm . intermetacarpales may be absent , reduced , or fused with the mm . flexores breves profundi in many mammal lineages ( diogo and abdala 2010 ) , such as carnivorans ( young 1880 ; windle and parsons 1897 ; mcmurrich 1903 ) . there are 4 in the ancestral condition ( lewis 1989 ) , located between adjacent metacarpals , with abductor functions , which are functionally linked with the more palmar abductors and opponens muscles of digits i and v .
in addition to the variant mentioned above , there exist at least 2 particular modifications that affect the general scheme of the mm . interossei . the first occurs when a group of fibers slips off and spans transversally between the insertions of the other mm . interossei deriving in , for example , the “palmaris transversus” of arborimus ( kesner 1986 ) , the “transversus” of manis ( humphry 1869 ) , the “transverse adductor indicis” of dasypus ( windle and parsons 1899 ) , and an innominate muscle in hystrix ( parsons 1894 : 272 ) . a second kind of modification was described by humphry ( 1869 ) in sloths , in which an additional and secondary set of mm . interossei named “phalangeal interossei” originates from the second phalanges and inserts together with the other mm . interossei onto the extensor tubercles .
lyncodon patagonicus , living specimen photographed in chubut , argentina , by darío podestá . note the slender and gracile digits of the forepaw .
in line with prior contributions about the myology of south american mustelids ( ercoli et al . 2013 , 2015 ) , we carried out exhaustive dissections on l . patagonicus , a species for which myological studies are lacking . here , we describe the intrinsic muscles of the forepaw , and identify a strikingly novel series of forepaw muscles , not present in any other carnivoran species and , as far as we know , in any other mammal .
the detailed muscular anatomy of the forepaw of lyncodon is similar in many aspects to that described for galictis cuja ( ercoli et al . 2015 ; fig . 2 ) , which is expected because galictis and lyncodon are sister genera ( sato et al . 2012 ) . as in g . cuja , lyncodon possesses the same set of intrinsic musculature of the manus ( i . e . , m . palmaris brevis , 4mm . lumbricales , m . abductor digiti v , m . opponens digiti v , m . abductor et opponens digiti i , 3mm . adductores digitorum , 10mm . flexores breves profundi , m . abductor digiti ii , and m . abductor digiti iv , while the m . flexor digitorum brevis manus is absent ) . next , we describe these muscles , highlighting the distinctive features of l . patagonicus , while the features not detailed here should be considered as identical to those described for g . cuja ( ercoli et al . 2015 ) .
drawing showing the muscles of the manus , before a ) and after removal b ) the m . flexor digitorum superficialis , m . flexor digitorum profundus , m . abductor et opponens digiti i , m . abductor digiti v , m . opponens digiti v , and the mm . lumbricales .
the m . palmaris brevis presents a different configuration compared to galictis . as usual , it originates from the fascia that covers the carpus at the level of the accessory carpal bone , but this muscle inserts at the level of the metacarpal i , via 2 tendons , onto an additional belly of the m . palmaris longus that corresponds to digit i .
the 4mm . lumbricales ( fig . 2a ) are represented by independent bellies that originate from the tendons of the m . flexor digitorum profundus at the level of the carpus instead of the metacarpals , as was described for galictis . they insert via thin tendons onto the medial surface of the base of the proximal phalanges or the middle one ( for the case of digit iii ) .
the m . opponens digiti v ( fig . 2a ) originates from the ligament distal to the accessory carpal bone , the medial surface of the accessory itself , and from metacarpal v and its proximal sesamoid , as was described for most of the cases of galictis , but these origins were purely aponeurotic ( versus mixed fibers ) . the insertion occurs on the lateral side of digit v , but its exact location could not be described due to some damage in the autopodium .
the m . abductor digiti v ( fig . 2a ) originates from the accessory carpal bone and inserts onto the lateral sesamoid of digit v and the lateral aspect of metacarpal v , as was described in galictis , but the differentiation in 2 bellies ( denoted for galictis ) could not be checked in lyncodon due to damage .
the m . abductor et opponens digiti i ( fig . 2a ) , as in galictis , extends from the radial sesamoid to the proximal phalanx of digit i . in lyncodon , the presence of an extra insertion onto the ventromedial aspect of metacarpal i ( observed in some specimens of galictis ) was confirmed .
the mm . adductores digitorum ( fig . 2b ) extends from the transverse carpal ligament to the proximal end of the proximal phalanx of digits i , ii , and v , similar to that described for galictis . however , in lyncodon , the 3 muscles are independent from each other at their origins , the muscle for digit i is the smaller ( versus ii ) , and the insertion on digits i and ii are tendinous ( instead of fleshy , as occurs in digit v , and all cases for galictis ) .
the 10mm . flexores breves profundi ( fig . 2b ) originate from the proximal area of the corresponding metacarpal of each digit , the plantar process of carpal bone iii , and the distal ligament of the accessory carpal bone , as in galictis . they insert via fleshy fibers onto the corresponding metacarpal sesamoids , as usual , but there is an additional insertion onto the base of the middle phalanx of digit iii .
the m . abductor digiti ii , differing with respect to galictis , is composed of 2 bellies instead of only 1 ; one originates exclusively from the proximal sector of the lateral margin of metacarpal i ( not reaching the middle of this bone , as in galictis ) , and the other originates from carpal ii ( not observed in galictis ) . on the other hand , the insertion of both bellies occurs on the medial area of the proximal phalanx of digit ii instead of the medial sesamoid of metacarpal ii .
the m . abductor digiti iv extends from the base of metacarpal v to the lateral aspect of the lateral sesamoid of metacarpal iv and metacarpal iv itself ( as in galictis ) , but the fibers of origin are mixed ( medially tendinous and laterally fleshy ) instead of only fleshy .
in addition to the usual set of muscles and the variants recorded for l . patagonicus , a novel and intriguing series of 10 bellies , arranged as a pair per digit lying over the palmar aspect of the forepaw , was detected and is described here ( figs . 2b and 3 ) . the muscular nature of the fibers that compose these bellies was confirmed by histological analysis ( fig . 4 ) . this series of muscles , henceforth named mm . flexores digitorum proprii manus , is represented by a medial and lateral belly for each digit . they present a similar arrangement to that of the mm . flexores breves profundi and are located immediately distal to them . the bellies of this series run along the sides of the tendons of the mm . flexor digitorum profundus and the mm . flexor digitorum superficialis , on the palmar aspect of the phalangeal series . for each digit , the lateral and medial bellies originate via fleshy fibers from the distal end of the corresponding metacarpal sesamoid , and some tendinous fibers take origin from the distal end of the corresponding belly of the mm . flexores breves profundi , to which they are loosely attached . all of the bellies become tendinous at the level of the distal end of the proximal phalanx and insert onto the flexor tubercle of the distal phalanx , immediately lateral and medial to the insertion tendons of the m . flexor digitorum profundus ( figs . 2 and 3 ) .
morphology of the mm . flexores digitorum proprii manus of lyncodon patagonicus . a ) arrangement and location of the bellies ( arrows ) in palmar view of the left forepaw . the lateral belly for digit v was already removed and the arrow indicates the origin area of this belly . see fig . 2b for a diagram indicating each muscle observed in the picture . b ) scheme of a single belly of the mm . flexores digitorum proprii manus ( fdpm ) , and its topographic relationships with the tendons of the mm . flexores digitorum superficialis ( fds ) , the mm . flexores digitorum profundus ( fdp ) , and osteological elements of a digit ( mc = metacarpus ; phi = first phalanx ; phii = second phalanx ; phiii = third phalanx ; s = metacarpal sesamoid ) .
appearance of the some loose bellies of the mm . flexor digitorum proprii manus in an ethanol 70° solution a ) , histological slides of muscle tissues at 400× b ) and 1 , 000× c ) in the highlighted frame ; note muscular fibers cut near to transverse and longitudinal planes , showing the expected red staining , striations , and general structure for muscular fibers .
values of the ratio between the length of the metacarpal iii and the length of the proximal phalanx of the third digit ( mciii / phiii ) for musteloid species . see appendix i for measured specimens in this study .
a data from bibliography ( van valkenburgh 1987 ; iwaniuk et al . 1999 ; ercoli 2015 ) .
the only other intrinsic phalangeal series of muscles of a mammal was described in sloths by humphry ( 1869 ) under the name of “phalangeal interossei , ” but these muscles differ in origins , insertions , and functions compared to the mm . flexores digitorum proprii manus of l . patagonicus . humphry’s description indicates that those muscles originate from the apposed sides of the middle phalanges and insert together with the other mm . interossei into the apposed sides of the extensor tendons , near the extensor expansions ( humphry 1869 : 49 ) . due to the common insertion , humphry considered them as a secondary set of the mm . interossei ( sensu lato ) and assigned them a lateral stabilization function , in relation to the autopodial specialization of sloths to suspensory postures .
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lyncodon patagonicus : macnma 21982 , mlp 6 . iii . 36 . 32 . mustela erminea : fmnh 122025 , 122630 . mustela frenata : fmnh 25626 , 25625 , 49372 . mustela nigripes : fmnh 25621 , 25622 . mustela nivalis : fmnh 129331 . mustela vison : fmnh 135301 , 122031 . poecilogale albinucha : fmnh 36045 , 149354 . ictonyx striatus : fmnh 177232 , 177231 . martes americana : fmnh 72956 , 151035 . martes pennanti : fmnh 165360 , 153812 . galictis vittata : fmnh 127293 , 123657 . mellivora capensis : fmnh 43298 .
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. . . a pesar de tan amplia dis - tribución , la mayor cantidad de información proviene de hallazgos fósiles , colecciones de museos y unas pocas observaciones directas realizadas durante los siglos xix y xx . los datos actuales sobre su presencia , alcanzan tan solo 28 registros realizados desde 1950 , de los cuales 12 corresponden a los últimos 15 años ( prevosti & pardiñas 2001 , teta et al . 2008 , prevosti et al . 2009 , díaz isenrath et al . 2012 , formoso et al . 2016 , schiaffini 2017 . . . .
. . . small mammals are the main prey of several raptors and some large raptors prey upon medium - sized mammals ( fergusonlees & christie 2001 , könig & weick 2008 ) . despite of that , there are not many examples of raptors preying upon carnivores ( jaksic & marti 1984 , teta et al . 2008 ) . here we report the consumption of molina ' s hog - nosed skunk ( conepatus chinga : carnivora ) by a great horned owl ( bubo virginianus : strigiformes ) . . . .
. . . a complete picture of l . patagonicus habits requires direct ecological studies ; the same is true regarding its potential trophic overlap with the more widespread , larger , and aggressive sympatric lesser grison galictis cuja . it is eaten by the black - chested buzzard eagle geranoaetus melanoleucus , at least in patagonia ( teta et al . 2008 ) . ecological interactions with other small mustelids , such as g . cuja and the introduced invasive neovison vison , merit further study . . . .
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acartia lefevreae is a species of copepod belonging to the family acartiidae .

this species was discovered when specimens previously identified as acartia clausi were examined and found to belong to a separate species .

its range overlaps with that of a. clausi , being found in the western mediterranean and the north east atlantic as far north as the english channel , but it tends to be found in more brackish habitats such as estuaries .

this species is generally similar to a. clausi but is usually noticeably smaller ( total length 0.8 – 0.9 mm ) and differs in the arrangement and size of the spines on the back of the posterior body segment ( metasome ) .

acartia lefevreae

species acartia plumosa scott t . , 1894 represented as acartia ( acanthacartia ) plumosa scott t . , 1894
species acartia grani sars g . o . , 1904 accepted as paracartia grani sars g . o . , 1904
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issued from : j . m . bradford in n . z . j . mar . freshw . res . , 1976 , 10 ( 1 ) [ p . 170 , fig . 7 ] . male ( from w france : brest harbour ; italy : genoa harbour ) : a , habitus ( dorsal view ) ; b , idem ( lateral view ) ; c , posterior surface of p5 .
brackish . according to vives & shmeleva ( 2007 ) this species is valid , the difference with a . margalefi leans upon the form of the genital segment of the female and the first segment of the male p5 . this position was not followed by bradford - grieve ( 1999 , p . 4 ) who did not have knowledge of the publication of alcaraz from the same year . a serious doubt subsists on the validity .
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