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Gray Treefrog

Hyla versicolor

Photo by CourtneyVerk
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Field Notes

Description:

The gray treefrog, has the chameleon-like ability to change its colour. It has “warty” green, brown or grey skin with large darker blotches on the back. Like many treefrogs, this species has large suction-cup-like toe pads. It has a white patch under each eye and is bright yellow-orange under the thighs. Adults may reach a length of six centimetres. The call of this species is a short flute-like trill.

Notes:

Found in a rain barrel.

Species ID Suggestions

Gray Treefrog

Hyla versicolor

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PublishedJune 2, 2012

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