Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella)
Squirrel Treefrog can be very similar to the larger Green Treefrog (Hyla cinerea). Green Treefrog normally has a well-defined lateral light stripe.
Squirrel Treefrog
Animals - Amphibians - Frogs and Toads
General Description: ...
Squirrel Treefrog
Hyla squirella
Tucked in amongst the pumphouses and shrubbery of the condominium communities on South Padre Island, these little frogs were probably introduced by human means, hitching rides on greenhouse plants.
A squirrel treefrog calling.
Photo by RW Van Devender
Photo by Aubrey M. Heupel
Photo by ME Dorcas ...
The squirrel treefrog is nocturnal, it can sometimes be seen during the day when it is raining. In fact, it is sometimes called the rain frog! ...
Squirrel Treefrog (RealAudio sound sample)
The male's breeding call is a harsh, nasal, buzzing "rraak, rraak, rraak, rraak," repeated at a rate of around two per second for long periods. Found throughout much of the southeast.
Squirrel Treefrog
Sighting:
Ochlockonee River State Park, Wakulla County, Florida ...
Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella)
Photos by J.D. Willson unless otherwise noted
Hear call ...
Squirrel Treefrog, Hyla squirella
The Squirrel Treefrog is a smaller frog attaining lengths under 2 inches. This species is highly variable in color and pattern. A given individual can change color from green to brown and from spotted to plain.
The Squirrel Treefrog, Hyla squirella, is found near temporary ponds in wooded and suburban areas statewide. It is small (1.75"), glossy, green to brown and may have blotches. One of its calls sounds like the chattering of a squirrel.
Bird-voiced Treefrog - Hyla avivoca
Gray Treefrogs - Hyla chrysoscelis/Hyla versicolor
Green Treefrog - Hyla cinerea
Pine Woods Treefrog - Hyla femoralis
Barking Treefrog - Hyla gratiosa
Squirrel Treefrog - Hyla squirella ...
squirrel treefrog (Hyla squirrela)
striped southern chorus frog (Pseudacris nigrita nigrita)
three-lined salamander (Eurycea guttolineata)
upland chorus frog (Pseudacris feriarum feriarum)
valley and ridge salamander (Plethodon hoffmani) ...
 See also: Squirrel, Treefrog, Green Treefrog, Gray Treefrog, Toad
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