Cope's Gray Treefrog

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Cope's Gray Treefrog

Other Names: Western Gray Treefrog, Gray Treefrog
Scientific Name: Hyla chrysoscelis
Family: Hylidae
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Description & Size


  • Slimly, granular skin
  • Extremely long hind legs
  • Toes have large sticky pads at the end of each finger
  • Total length: 2.5-6.0 cm (1.0-2.4 in)
  • Coloration: gray, bright green, tan, or light brown
  • Insides of the inner thighs are bright yellow-orange

Habitat


  • Riparian woodlands near bodies of water
  • Savannas near bodies of water

Diet


  • Insects

Sound


Listen to the Cope's Gray Treefrog calls

Life History


  • Nocturnal
  • Active season: April – October
  • Breeding season: late-April – July
  • Lays eggs
  • Multiple clutches of 500-2000 eggs per female
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