Sand prairies and remnants such as sandy agricultural fields and waste areas. Burrows in sand and emerges after heavy, early spring rains to breed in nearby flooded fields, ditches, and other vernal ponds. Diet consists of small insects. Breeding call is a series of clear high-pitched whistles. Eggs are laid in small, jelly-covered clusters attached to twigs and branches underwater.
Embryos hatch in a few days and tadpoles transform in about two months.
Locally abundant in undisturbed sand prairies in Cass and Morgan counties. Threats include drainage and cultivation of breeding ponds and adult habitat.