Gray treefrog

The Gray treefrog is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

word as Gray Treefrog, is a species of small arboreal frog native to much of the eastern United States and southeastern Canada. More

gray treefrog, African gray treefrog; German: Ruderfrosch. PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS This species is a relatively large tree frog with a snout-vent length of 2.8 in (72 mm) in males and 3.3 in (85 mm) in females. More

instance, the eastern gray treefrog is common in the eastern Great Lakes region, including southern Michigan; however, both species: H. versicolor and H. chrysoscelis share the same breeding ponds in Wisconsin and northern Michigan. More

Gray TreefrogThe gray treefrog is about two inches long. It is green, gray or brown in color. It can be a solid color or it can have blotches on its back. The gray treefrog can change its color in seconds. More

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The Gray Treefrog is one of the Midwest’s larger treefrogs, measuring up to 2 inches at adulthood. Due to their ability to change color with environmental conditions, their appearance is quite variable in the field. More

common gray treefrog (Hyla versicolor) are identical in appearance. Both have somewhat rough, warty skin; a whitish spot under each eye; large toe pads; and bright orange or golden-yellow spots on the underside of each hind leg. More

Gray treefrogs vary in color depending on the temperature, humidity or color of their habitat. They are mostly found in varying shades of gray, but can also be brown and green. More

Links to Additional Eastern Gray Treefrog Information There are currently no additional links for this species. More

The gray treefrog's call has a slower trill that is more musical the the Cope's treefrog call. The gray treeforg is also a little larger than the Cope's gray treefrog and it has bumpier skin. More

Cope's Gray Treefrog, Hyla chrysoscelis - gray treefrog color morphs of gray treefrog The Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor) and Cope's Gray Treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis) were once thought to be the same species. More

eastern gray treefrog, the Cope More

Distribution of the Gray Treefrogs in Ohio. An adult male Gray Treefrog with vocal sac inflated. Hear the frog's call! These species are identical in appearance, but Cope's Gray Treefrog has twice the number of chromosomes than the Gray Treefrog. More

Gray Treefrogs, being "tree" frogs, spend most of their time clinging with their large toe pads to the bark of trees. These trees usually surround a body of water . In the mating season, the frogs come down, mate, and then return to their arboreal world. More

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Breeding Activity: In West Virginia, gray treefrogs begin calling around mid-April in the lower elevations and not until May in the higher areas. The breeding season may extend through July. In 1999, a large breeding aggregation was observed in early September near Huntington. More

The gray treefrog is the largest tree frog in the northern states. Scientifically speaking,only members of the Ranidae family are true frogs. In Ohio, this includes the bullfrog, green frog, leopard frog, pickerel frog, and wood frog. More

The Gray Treefrog can begin calling in early May, or in early June (depending on the temperature) in the Archaeology Pond on Trent campus. This is a unique species which Ontario possesses, the only treefrog that can withstand our harsh climates. More

Cope's gray treefrog - Hyla chrysoscelis = parade of frogs and toads Cope's gray treefrog. Size: 1 1/4 - 2 inches (3.2-5.1 cm) Voice: A fast, metallic buzz like trill. Identification: Closely resembles the gray treefrog (H. More

Description: The Gray Treefrog's back is usually two-toned gray with a broad patch of darker gray at the center. However, it also has the ability to blend into its surroundings by changing colors from green, brown or white. More

The gray treefrog has twice as many chromosomes as the Cope's gray treefrog. Life stages: Clusters of up to 30 eggs are attached to vegetation near the surface of the water. The eggs hatch in three to six days. More

Cope's Gray Treefrog is found more in the northeast and midwestern states. However, they are common in Georgia. Play a recording of this species - References Wilson, Lawrence A. 1995. More

Cope's gray treefrog, or lesser gray treefrog, is sometimes confused with the bird-voiced treefrog. More

The two gray treefrogs can only be separated by the analysis of the pulse rate of their call, corrected to a standard temperature, or by an analysis of their chromosomes. Both have apricot orange flash colors. More

The gray treefrog is a frog that averages less then two inches in size. A light spot under the eye is characteristic, and the concealed surfaces of the hind legs are washed with orange. The distribution of this species is poorly understood. More

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Order : Anura
Family : Hylidae
Genus : Hyla
Species : versicolor
Authority : LeConte, 1825