Green Treefrog
Dryophytes cinereus
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 39,166
- Most observed in
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The American green tree frog is a common arboreal species of New World tree frog belonging to the family Hylidae. This nocturnal insectivore is moderately sized and has a bright green to reddish-brown coloration. Sometimes, light yellowish spots are present on the dorsum. Commonly found in the central and southeastern United States, the frog lives in open canopy forests with permanent water sources and abundant vegetation. The American green tree frog is strictly aquatic during the hibernating and mating seasons. When defending its territory, the frog either emits aggressive call signals or resolves to grapple with intruders, seldom leading to injury or death. To avoid predation, the frog will leap into the water or jump into the treetops.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “American green tree frog”.