Tree Frogs in Arkansas in April
Yes, April is one of the best months to see tree frogs in Arkansas. It is the 1st busiest month of the year, with 931 of the 6,054 sightings logged across the year (15.4%), based on verified iNaturalist records.
By Tim, founder of Easy Street Markets. I maintain the wildlife database and verify every animal and source myself. Updated June 28, 2026.
Peak month for tree frogs in Arkansas
15.4%
of yearly sightings
931
records in April
#1
busiest month of 12
6,054
verified records a year
March 13.8%, April 15.4%, May 14.4%. Busiest month is April at 15.4%.
6,054 verified observations of tree frogs in Arkansas, recorded across 12 months of the year on iNaturalist.
When tree frogs are recorded in Arkansas
Peak month
April
931 records (15.4% of the year)
| Month | Observations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| January | 54 | 0.9% |
| February | 313 | 5.2% |
| Marchpeak | 833 | 13.8% |
| Aprilpeak | 931 | 15.4% |
| Maypeak | 870 | 14.4% |
| June | 628 | 10.4% |
| July | 472 | 7.8% |
| August | 471 | 7.8% |
| September | 653 | 10.8% |
| October | 554 | 9.2% |
| November | 217 | 3.6% |
| December | 58 | 1% |
Tree Frogs you are most likely to see
| Species | Verified observations |
|---|---|
| Blanchard's Cricket Frog | 2,024 |
| Green Treefrog | 1,145 |
| Gray Treefrog | 751 |
| Cope's Gray Tree Frog | 613 |
| Spring Peeper | 581 |
| Cajun Chorus Frog | 357 |
| Bird-voiced Treefrog | 41 |
| Strecker's Chorus Frog | 33 |
In Arkansas, April carries 15.4% of the year's tree frogs sightings, about 7.1 points above an even month-to-month split. That makes it the 1st busiest of the twelve months, out of 12 months with recorded activity.
Activity is rising from March (13.8%) into April, and it heads toward May (14.4%) after. This is right inside the peak window, so April is one of the surest months to plan a trip around.
The tree frogs most often recorded in Arkansas are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Green Treefrog and Gray Treefrog. Those counts are annual totals rather than a April split, so treat them as which species you are likely to encounter, while the month figures above show how many sightings fall in April itself.
Which tree frogs you are most likely to see
- Blanchard's Cricket Frog2,024 records
- Green Treefrog1,145 records
- Gray Treefrog751 records
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog613 records
- Spring Peeper581 records
- Cajun Chorus Frog357 records
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Frequently asked questions
Can you see tree frogs in Arkansas in April?+
Yes. April accounts for 931 of the 6,054 verified tree frogs sightings logged in Arkansas across the year, which is 15.4% of the annual total.
Is April a good time to see tree frogs in Arkansas?+
April is one of the best months. It ranks 1st of the year and sits inside the peak window of April, May and March.
What month is best for tree frogs in Arkansas?+
April is the single busiest month, with the broader peak running through April, May and March, based on 6,054 verified observations.
Which tree frogs are you most likely to see in Arkansas?+
The most-recorded species in Arkansas are Blanchard's Cricket Frog, Green Treefrog and Gray Treefrog, based on all-time iNaturalist counts.
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