GREEN TREE FROG (AMERICAN)
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| Hyla cinerea |
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Range:
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Southeastern USA primarily, from Eastern Virginia to Southeast Florida in the East and central Texas to the west. |
 The American Green Tree Frog is a common backyard species that is popular as a pet, and is the state amphibian of Georgia and Louisiana.
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| Habitat: |
Around lakes, ponds, swamps and wetland, near trees and shrubs. |
| Diet: |
They eat all kids of insects and are often found around outdoor lights at night where insects are. In captivity they will eat crickets, flies, moths and worms - but they may also need some vitamin supplements. |
| Status: |
They are listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red-List given their high densities and apparently stable populations. |
| Approximate Dimensions of Adult: |
Weight: Varies.
Length: 1.25 - 2.25 in (3.2-5.7 cm). |
| Lifespan: |
2 to 3 years in the wild. |
| Reproduction & Offspring: |
To attract a breeding mate, the males have a loud and distinct call. Usually mating will take place after heavy rain - sometime around late spring or early summer. |
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