Gray treefrog – Hyla versicolor/chrysoscelis

Description

Adult Size: 3.2 - 5.1cm Record: 6cm

It is virtually impossible to distinguish versicolor and chrysoscelis apart by sight alone. With that being said, recording the animal as "gray treefrog" will be sufficient enough unless you can distinguish the two by their calls.

As the name implies, Gray Treefrogs are typically gray in coloration, however some of them do have a shade of green. The frog's color will change due to activities or environmental pressures, so it is inot impossible to find a pearl gray, or nearly white frog. A light spot beneath the eye should help you identify this frog as well as the concealed surface of the hind leg - which should be bright orange or golden yellow (Conant and Collins 536).

Gray Tree Frog

Range and Protection

The Gray Treefrog can be found in the eastern region of the United States as well as Wisconsin and areas in the central United States. It inhabits wooded areas and can be found both in trees and on the ground. Eggs and larvae develop in shallow ponds, swamps, puddles, and other shallow wetlands without a strong current. Active during the spring and summer months, the IUCN lists it as a species of least concern.

IUCN Red List - Gray Treefrog

Range and Protected Areas