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Brown Tree Frog
Hylidae
36.9788, -76.428
Field Notes
Description:
Tree frogs are a diverse family of amphibians that includes over 800 species. Not all tree frogs live in trees. Rather, the feature that unites them has to do with their feet—the last bone in their toes (called the terminal phalanx) is shaped like a claw. Tree frogs also have toe pads to help them climb and many have extra skeletal structures in their toes. Tree frogs come in a variety of colors. Most of the U.S. species are green, gray, or brown. Some of them, like the squirrel tree frog (Hyla squirella) shown here, are chameleon-like in their ability to change color.
http://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Library/Amphibians-Reptiles-and-Fi…
Habitat:
Unsurprisingly, lots of tree frogs are arboreal, meaning that they live in trees. They have special adaptations like toe pads and long legs to aid them in climbing and jumping. But not all tree frogs live in trees! Others find habitat in lakes and ponds or amongst moist ground cover.
http://www.nwf.org/Wildlife/Wildlife-Library/Amphibians-Reptiles-and-Fi…
Notes:
I found this little guy on the side walk, in the middle of the night, after some heavy rain. I did take the photo, but have cited the information where I found the description and habitat information.
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