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American Green Tree Frog

Hyla cinerea

Photo by Bernadette S
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

"The frog is green, medium-sized, and up to 6 cm (2.5 in) long. Their bodies are usually green in shades ranging from bright yellowish-olive to lime green. The color can change depending on lighting or temperature. Small patches of gold or white may occur on the skin, and they may also have a white, pale yellow, or cream-colored lines running from their jaws or upper lips to their groins. They have smooth skin and large toe pads. Their abdomens are pale yellow to white. Males have wrinkled throats (indicating the vocal pouch) and are slightly smaller than females." ~wiki

Habitat:

Spotted at the picnic area of Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad State Park. Church Creek, MD

Species ID Suggestions

American green tree frog

Hyla cinerea

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