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幾乎沒有去夜拍的我,如有機會在大白天遇到綠色樹蛙,是令人開心的事:-)
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An endemic frog species in Taiwan, now under protection by law.
Same treefrog! I was out mowing the yard and happened to see him side-walking across the back of the house, which is a bizarre sight. When he reached the door he took a breather, so I ran inside for my camera. After a couple of shots I moved him to a tree where he'd be less likely to be mauled by the mower...
From WikiPedia:
This is Cope's gray tree frog (Hyla chrysoscelis, also called the southern gray tree frog, recently reclassified as Dryophytes chrysoscelis)
I spotted this little guy on the roses this morning and thought I'd give you guys a break from the landscapes and stuff... :)
Donner Camp Trail / Nevada County, California
Originally called Pacific Treefrog, Hyla regilla, this species has gone through a confusing naming process. Renamed Pacific Chorus, Pseudacris regilla, it is now named Sierran Treefrog, Pseudacris sierra.
For those interested in the range map of this species, see below:
I was utterly delighted to see this sweet, sleepy attendant on the boardwalk yesterday afternoon! Now that’s camouflage! Almost all the tree frogs I see are in their green phase so this was extra special.
A Cuban Tree Frog sleeps in a philodendron during the day. Cuban Tree Frogs are an invasive species in Florida and prey upon native frogs. I've read that you are supposed to capture them and place them in the freezer for a few hours to cause them a humane death. I don't have the heart to do that. Should I? They have replaced all the native, beautiful green treefrogs, but they are abundant in my neighborhood and I don't think I could make much of a dent in their population.
I saw one or two of these in the washing area of the cabin on several nights.
It is small but I was happy to see them.
I am told it is a tree frog though I have no idea why it would be. The feet do look like climbing feet so perhaps that is the reason.
This juvenile Gray Treefrog (evident in the light green color and the stub of a tail) is a bit bigger than the spring peeper, but because it blends in well with the green leaves, I almost missed it.
via Google Search: The Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor) is a common amphibian in the eastern United States, known for its ability to change color to blend with its surroundings. These frogs are typically found in woodlands and near water sources like swamps and ponds. They are arboreal, meaning they live in trees and shrubs, and are nocturnal, spending their days resting and their nights hunting for insects. Gray treefrogs are small, typically 1.6-2 inches (4-5 cm) long.
Pennsylvania, US, July 9, 2025, IMGP9660
The Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor) and the Cope's Gray Tree Frog (Hyla chrysoscelis) are two species of tree frog found in the United States. They are almost indistinguishable and share much of the same geographic range, although the Cope's tends to be more southerly.
The only readily noticeable difference between the two species is the call. The Cope's has a faster-paced and slightly higher-pitched call. In addition, the Cope's is reported to be slightly smaller, more arboreal, and more tolerant of dry conditions than the Gray Treefrog.
Both tree frogs inhabit a wide range, and can be found in most of the eastern half of the United States, as far west as central Texas and Oklahoma. They also range into Canada in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba, with an isolated population in New Brunswick.
Both tree frogs are most common in forested areas, as they are highly arboreal. Their calls are often heard in rural residential areas of the East Coast and the Midwest. They prefer to breed in semi-permanent woodland ponds without fish, but also lay eggs in swamps, vernal pools, man-made fountains and water gardens, and even in rainwater filled swimming pool covers
Both species are variable in color, mottled gray to gray-green, resembling the bark of trees. They are relatively small compared to other North American frog species, typically attaining no more than 1.5 to 2 inches (3.8 - 5.1 cm) in length measured from nose to vent. Their skin has a lumpy texture, giving them a warty appearance. The female is usually larger than the male.
Both have bright-orange patches on their hind legs, which distinguishes them from other tree frogs. The bright-yellow pattern is normally hidden, but exposed when the frog leaps. This "flash pattern" likely serves to startle a predator as the frog makes its escape. Both species are slightly sexually dimorphic. Males have black or gray throats in the breeding season, while the throats of the females are lighter.
Last but not least, both frogs are variable in color owing to their ability to camouflage themselves from gray to green, depending on the substrate where they are sitting. The degree of mottling varies. They can change from nearly black to nearly white. They change color at a slower rate than a chameleon. Dead frogs and ones in unnatural surroundings are predominantly gray.
ISO400, aperture f/10, exposure .003 seconds (1/400) focal length 300mm
This is a Northern Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor), a weird name considering they can be green, brown, or gray. This one was small, about 1.5 inches in length.
More commonly heard then seen, treefrogs can be found in summer clinging from branches high in trees or hidden in bushes. Their lichen-like camo skin keeps them well hidden and round suction cup pads on their feet keep them out of sight from would be predators.
Gray treefrog being green in the morning glories. Every year in late summer a couple of these charmers come to my front porch and hunt on the window under the light at night. In the morning they move to rest in the morning glory vines. They are not timid and let me come inches away to take their picture.
Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor) shedding skin
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An adult male found among a large chorus after a passing thunderstorm in Alachua County, Florida.
Donner Camp Trail / Nevada County, California
Originally called Pacific Treefrog, Hyla regilla, this species has gone through a confusing naming process. Renamed Pacific Chorus, Pseudacris regilla, it is now named Sierran Treefrog, Pseudacris sierra.
For those interested in the range map of this species, see below: