Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Canyon treefrog

Hyla arenicolor

Photo by Aaron_G
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

32.2217, -110.926

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.

Notes:

This is obviously a male since it is calling. :-)

Reference Links:

canyon treefrog - Hyla arenicolor - Overview, Hyla arenicolor

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Amphibians of the World
Mission
National Geographic's Great Nature Project
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 21, 2012

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies