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Canyon Tree Frog

Hyla arenicolor

Photo by LuisStevens
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Field Notes

Description:

Small Canyon Tree Frog trying to blend with the rock.

Habitat:

Near a creek

Reference Links:

http://amphibiaweb.org/cgi/amphib_query?where-genus=Hyla&where-species=arenicol…

Species ID Suggestions

Canyon Tree Frog

Hyla arenicolor

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AshleyT
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Comments (2)
LuisStevens
Thank you Ashley for the ID, the link and the interesting info.
AshleyT
These guys are so variable! This does look like a toad because of the warty skin, but canyon tree frogs can have warty skin as well. You will notice the tympanum has an angled fold past it, which doesn't always mean tree frog but is a good indication of one. Also, this frog does not have cranial crests or paratoid glands, another indication it isn't a toad :)

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PublishedJanuary 15, 2012

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