Frogs and Toads
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
Across the regions where it's common, the Gray Treefrog peaks from April to September.
Shows up in 16 ecoregions and 22 states
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Frogs and Toads
Gray Treefrog
Dryophytes versicolor
Description
The gray treefrog (Dryophytes versicolor) is a species of small arboreal frog in the family Hylidae. As the specific name versicolor implies, the gray treefrog is variable in color.Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The gray treefrog inhabits a wide geographic range, and can be found in most of the eastern half of the United States and as far west as central Texas and Oklahoma. It also ranges into Canada in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, and Manitoba, with an isolated population in New Brunswick.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
Insect larvae, mites, spiders, plant lice, harvestmen, and snails also contribute towards the diet of the gray treefrog. Research on anuran communication reveals that a group chorus of male frogs attracts female frogs to mate.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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About the Gray Treefrog
When is the Gray Treefrog most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Gray Treefrog peaks from April to September.
Where does the Gray Treefrog live?
It has enough records to show in 16 ecoregions and 22 states, including Arkansas, Connecticut, Illinois, and Indiana.