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(Litoria caerulea) He lives just under the lid of my bin, and has an unfortunate habit of jumping in the bin whenever I lift the lid. So I've learned to be careful and slowly lift and then catch him before he jumps. I don't want him ending up as landfill!
A Treefrog hangs out in the butterfly nesting box located near the entrance to Green Cay Nature Center & Wetlands. This one looks like he could be a Cuban Treefrog which is an invasive species.
The shot was taken with a Fujifilm X-T2 using an XF 100-400mm OIS f/4.5~5.6 lens @400mm, f/5.6 1/30, and ISO 400. DSCF6559
Hyla cincerea
A large adult resting on some foliage on the edge of a large cypress swamp in southern Illinois.
Common along permanent streams in the southwest, these frogs are usually found on the rocks and gravel in and along the water (rather than trees, as their name would imply), and their pebbly camouflage is ridiculously good. I only spotted this one because it jumped -- and it jumped because my dad didn't see it either and nearly stepped on it!
I love frogs almost as much as birds, maybe more. The Gray Treefrog is fairly common in the Great Swamp, but they can be maddenly difficult to find. They often hide in the crooks of trees or in knot holes, as this one did. I somehow managed to catch a glimpse of light off of him. (BTW - I may have chosen the wrong subspecies here).
I really blew this photo up and enhanced the image to make the frog more obvious. In the field and the photo, it was almost indistinguishable from the tree. Also, the light was awful, so way underexposed the photo and then blew it out with the flash.
Taken in New Jersey, USA
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One of my favorite frog species in America, the huge barking treefrog! These frogs are a lot calmer and less jumpy than most of the other species you can find them around.
I was fortunate enough to stumble upon a very important breeding site for this species in North Carolina where I made sure to be respectful with my photos since these frogs only breed for a fairly short duration of time at this site. This adult male didn’t mind my presence whatsoever and was kind enough to show me his awesome throat pouch.
Photobombed by a fly?!
I re-edited this, so here's the reupload.
original: www.flickr.com/photos/193397386@N06/51518460777
Dryophytes cinereus or Hyla cinerea
Osteopilus septentrionalis found during a night walk in Vinales, Cuba. This species is considered a pest in Florida where it is introduced and prey on local species.
I was completely lying on the ground trying to focus on the frog eye. When finally I took the picture and I got up, I saw a big tarantula just a couple of meters from me…do not lie on the ground in Cuba when it’s night! :D
Hyla cinerea
An adult male calls among a large chorus after a passing thunderstorm in Alachua County, Florida.
We have so many tree frogs all over our house this Summer. Nonetheless, they are quite interesting creatures to observe.
I went back outside ( 100 deg.) and found Mr. Treefrog trying to keep cool in the high grass, in the shade.
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
Three tips to distinguish between Green and Squirrel Treefrogs: in Green Treefrogs (Hyla cinerea), a white stripe from the upper lip down the side of the body is conspicuous with clear borders but in the Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella), if that line is present it is much more jagged and indistinct; the Green Treefrog often has green pigmentation below the white stripe but the Squirrel Treefrog appears to have the green stop at the white stripe; and in the green treefrog, the tympanum is usually green like the rest of the frog
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Album Description – Charlotte, NC – 2017SEP13 – Green Tree Frog:
An American green treefrog – my second sighting! – perched in the lilies by our front porch, this time a sunny summer late afternoon!