Florida's Frogs & Toads

Treefrogs

Barking Treefrog

(Hyla gratiosa)

Size:

Adult Barking Treefrogs are fairly large, ranging from 2 to 2.5 inches long.

Description:

Unlike the somewhat thin Green Treefrog, Barking Treefrogs look "chubby". They can range in color from green to gray or even tan, and can have a stripe down each size. They usually have spots on the back, although these can fade when the frog changes color.

Range:

Coastal Southeastern US (North Carolina to Southeastern Louisiana)

Breeding Season:

March to August

Call:

 A hollow "barking" sound, like the voice of a hunting beagle.  To hear the Barking Treefrog's call, visit the USGS Frog Call Lookup.

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