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TAXONOMY
Kingdom: Animalia
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae
Genus/species: Agalychnis callidryasAgalychnis callidryas
DISTRIBUTION/HABITAT: Southeastern Mexico, through Central America, to northwestern Colombia. Habitat: Live near ponds or rivers in neotropical rainforests from sea level up to 960 m. These nocturnal frogs are completely arboreal. During the day they remain motionless, blending in among the foliage. They live in warm (75-85° F, day; 66-77° F, night), humid (80-100%) climates.
9-1-14 *Not currently on display
Costa Rica CRO6
This cute little immature Gray Treefrog, Hyla versicolor, was hiding on a leaf at Dave Small's place in Athol, Massachusetts.
This canyon treefrog was clinging to the shady side of a rock outcrop in Molino Canyon, just below the overlook in Pima County, Arizona. This is one of the most heavily pigmented specimens I've seen, but it was well-sheltered, and the cooler such cold-blooded "herps" are, the darker they usually are. Incidentally, a fall from this height would have severely injured a human, let alone a treefrog. Good grip!
This tree frog is the real deal. He had to jump on my truck mirror at my house and hung on tight for the 10 mile ride to Wal-Mart. I didn't see him until I was parked. I was able to open the door, catch him and move him to the bushes!
Hyla versicolor
AF-S VR Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED
Nikon D3100
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Rogers, Benton County, Arkansas, USA
Thanks to Adaire for letting me photograph her froggies at Ecology Camp.
The green treefrog is one of Oklahoma’s most distinctive frogs. This moderately large treefrog has a slender body and smooth skin that is bright green. Another distinctive feature is a white or light yellow lateral line outlined in gray that extends from below the eye to the groin.
Since this little Hyla sp. did not vocalize, I cannot tell if it is the Northern or Southern Gray Treefrog. Both species occur in Cape May, New Jersey. Night of September 25, 2017.
I know that this looks almost exactly like the shot next to it, but I just couldn't pick between the subtle differences of both shots.
I found this one on the top of our rain barrel! It has an amazing ability to change its color and skin texture depending on the surroundings.
"As the scientific name implies, gray treefrogs are variable in color owing to their ability to camouflage themselves from gray to green or brown, depending on the substrate on which 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. One aspect that is unique to this frog appearance is that its legs feature a dark banded pattern which then contrast sharply with the black-marked bright yellow or orange under the sides of its legs and arms. Dead gray treefrogs and ones in unnatural surroundings are predominantly gray. The female does not call and has a white throat; however, the male does call and can show a black/gray/brown throat during the breeding season. The female is usually larger than the male. They are relatively small compared to other North American frog species, typically attaining no more than 1.5 to 2 in (3.8 to 5.1 cm). Their skin has a lumpy texture to it, giving them a warty appearance." (Wikipedia)