| SQUIRREL TREEFROG |
| Hyla squirella |
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Range:
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Texas to Virginia. |
 The squirrel treefrog is a small species of frog found in Southeastern USA. It is a small, smooth-skinned frog that can change color rapidly, from green to yellowish brown or brown. It usually has a poorly developed yellowish stripe on each side and can sometimes be spotted on the back.
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| Habitat: |
Areas with plenty of moisture, shade and insects. It can be found in in gardens, and on trees, shrubs and vines. |
| Diet: |
Mainly insects; ants, beetles, crickets, spiders, termites, and other small invertebrates. |
| Status: |
Squirrel Treefrogs are common and are not protected. |
| Approximate Dimensions of Adult: |
Length: 2.2 - 4.1cm. |
| Lifespan: |
Up to 8.5 years. |
| Reproduction & Offspring: |
Breeding occurs from March to October. Their breeding call is a nasal “waaak, waaak,” repeated about 15 times in 10 seconds. Mating usually happens after it rains. The female lays up to 1,000 eggs in a breeding pond of shallow, standing water with lots of vegetation. It takes about six weeks for the tadpoles to transform into froglets. |
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