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Agalychnis callidryas (Hylidae)
Costa Rica CR06
12-17-12, 10-30-11, 9-1-14 *Not currently on display
There are two varieties of Gray Treefrogs: Hyla versicolor and Hyla chrysoscelis. The only way to tell the difference (without a comparison of the cells of the inner eyelid(!)) is by listening to their calls. I think we have H. chrysoscelis based on the buzzing as opposed to trilling of their many calls in the night.
Tonight was a great night to get out and look for local herps! We helped this gray treefrog off the road.
Our pool has become a treefrog red-light district, with at least four mating couples the past few nights. Every morning I'm fishing eggs out of the pool...
Pacific Tree Frog (Pseudacris regilla) The official Washington State frog. There were many, many of these tiny frogs (this year's hatch) among the teasel at the roadside. I was thinking what a small mouthful they would be to a bird, but I've read they are also a food source for garter snakes. The frogs come in green to brown, to newly minted copper colors. It's even said they can change their color to more closely match their backgrounds.
Got a new micro lens for my birthday today. Fortunately some interesting subjects were hanging around the house today. :)
Nonnative to Florida
"My Backyard" Greenacres, FL
Originated from the Caribbean, these non native, invasive Frogs, are very successful at eating Florida's native Frogs, Toads, and Lizards. It is advised when encountered to euthanize them.
a little short of inspiration today i asked Bill to pick something for me to draw. "TREE FROG!" was his answer.
stock image from riktorsashen on deviant art, here
How can a treefrog be cute? Perhaps it only seems so to a naturalist. The gray treefrog is only an inch or a bit more as an adult. This one was only 3/8-inch - - - obviously a new hatchling of the year. It could have sat on my thumbnail with room to spare. I'm not sure how I even saw it sitting motionless on the leaf of a spicebush. It was very fat. Catching insects on the spicebush must be easy.
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!