Cope's Gray Treefrog
Other Names: Western Gray Treefrog, Gray TreefrogScientific 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