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Canyon treefrog

Hyla arenicolor

Photo by Aaron_G
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Field Notes

Description:

A small frog with rough skin and large, rounded toe pads. It is gray, tan, or olive with green or gray blotches. Can change color in response to environment. Often yellow on groin and inner thighs. Hind feet are webbed.

Habitat:

Found from Arizona upland desert scrub through montane conifer forest. Usually observed on rocks, boulder, or cliffs near creeks, springs, or rivers.

Reference Links:

canyon treefrog - Hyla arenicolor - Overview, Hyla arenicolor

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Comments (3)
KarenL
I love the little guy that still has his tail! Here is my spotting - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7075411
Aaron_G
Thanks, Karen. I posted 2 different ones back-to-back so people can see how different they might look.
KarenL
Great spot! We saw a few of these cute little guys when we hiled the Grand Canyon!

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PublishedJanuary 21, 2012

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