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American green treefrog
Hyla cinerea
37.7385, -88.5405
Field Notes
Description:
Medium-sized (up to 6 cm SVL) bright green, yellowish green, olive green, or lime green frog with a few small splatters of gold or white. Belly clear pale yellow to white. Male slightly smaller than female. The male has a wrinkled throat indicating a vocal pouch. (information from Illinois Natural History Survey)
Habitat:
Woodland and marshland mix
Notes:
This treefrog hopped right up on this vine and sat perfectly still for photos. I couldn't ask for a better backdrop or pose. It was found on Snake Road in the Shawnee National Forest.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedMay 2, 2014
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