Barking Tree Frog
Barking tree frog is a species of frog found only in the southeastern United States. The solitary species is nocturnal and also arboreal as it spends the day restfully, high up in trees.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Hylidae |
| Genus | Hyla |
| Scientific Name | Hyla gratiosa |
| Size | 5 to 7 cm (2.0 to 2.8 in) |
| Color | Bright or dull green, brown, yellowish, or gray overall color with dark, round markings on the back |
| Distribution | Delaware, southern Florida, eastern Louisiana |
| Habitat | Coastal plains and upland areas; lives in pine forests and pine savannah habitats with sandy soils, also inhabits open, mixed woodlands, farmlands, pasture ponds |
| Diet | Mostly insects |
| Hibernation Fact | Undergoes hibernation as well as aestivation |
| Predators | Fish, snakes, birds, raccoons |
| Breeding Season | March to August |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 2000 or more eggs |
| Incubation Period | 1 week |
| Reproductive Age | Around 4 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 7 to 12.5 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on March 31st 2017 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
