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The gray treefrog, sometimes called the Northern gray treefrog, is closely related to the Cope’s gray treefrog (Hyla chrysoscelis), with overlapping range and identical physical appearance. These two species are distinguishable based on variation in their calls. Hyla versicolor has a longer, slower call with a pulse rate that is…

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a gray frog sitting on top of a plant with the words, gray tree frog care sheet

There are two species of gray tree frog which can be individualized by their scientific names: hyla versicolor and hyla chrysoscelis. Both gray tree frog species inhabit a wide range from southern ontario and maine, westward to central texas, northwest to manitoba, and northern florida. An isolated colony is also noted in new brunswick. The two species appear physically identical, and consequently, more studies are necessary to delineate where the species overlap (collins and conant, 1998).

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a close up view of a tree branch with a snake on it's head

The gray treefrog is about two inches long. It is green, gray or brown in color. It can be a solid color or it can have blotches on its back. The gray treefrog can change its color in seconds. It tends to become darker when it is cold or dark. Its coloring helps it blend in with tree bark! It has a white underside and lots of warts. It has large, sticky toe pads that help it cling to tree bark and other surfaces. It has bright yellow to orange skin under its thighs. There is another species…

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an animal floating in the water with yellow tape around it's neck and legs

Since as we took the pool cover off on Friday, our kids have been asking to go in. Not caring about the coldness of the water they started by floating on the top of the water. To my son's surprise he found this grey tree frog lurking on the inside. We live in Townsend, and this is the second year we have spotted these frogs in our yard.

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