# Canyon Tree Frog (*hyla arenicolor*) The Canyon Tree Frog is a small and colorful frog that loves to climb trees! It makes a funny ribbit sound that can be heard at night. - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 0/5 · No known danger - **Snaps:** 3 - **Habitat:** Canyon Tree Frogs live in rocky canyons and areas with trees, especially in the southwestern United States. - **Also known as:** Canyon Frog, Colorful Tree Frog, Rocky Tree Frog ![Canyon Tree Frog](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Canyon_Treefrog_%285205515626%29.jpg&width=800) Photo: Zion National Park, Public domain · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Canyon_Treefrog_%285205515626%29.jpg) ## Appearance The Canyon Tree Frog has a rough, warty skin, often mottled in shades of gray, olive, or brown, helping it blend seamlessly with rocky surroundings. It features a light stripe running from its nostril to its eye and distinctive large, sticky toe pads. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Hylidae - **Genus:** Dryophytes ## Interesting facts - Canyon Tree Frog tadpoles often gather in warm, shallow water. - Even in deserts, female frogs need puddles or streams to lay their eggs. - Their loud, rattling call sounds just like a person snoring! - These frogs spend sunny days perfectly hidden in rock crevices. ## Special abilities - **Color Shifter:** Canyon Tree Frog can change its skin color and pattern because of special cells, helping them instantly disappear against rocks or mud. - **Super Grippers:** Canyon Tree Frog has large, sticky toe pads that help them cling securely to vertical canyon walls and slippery rocks without falling. - **Water Saver:** Canyon Tree Frog can absorb and store water through its skin, helping them survive dry periods in their arid canyon homes. - **Night Hunter:** Canyon Tree Frog is most active at night, allowing them to hunt insects when it's cooler and many prey items are active. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 3.8-5.7 cm - **Weight:** 0.005-0.015 kg - **Lifespan:** 3-6 years - **Speed:** 0.5 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 1000-3000 - **Metamorphosis:** 42-84 days ## Diet & Feeding Eats various small insects and other tiny invertebrates it ambushes and catches. - **Age differences:** Tadpoles graze on algae; adults are carnivorous, eating insects and other small invertebrates. - **Primary Foods:** crickets, moths, beetles, spiders, flies, ants - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Terrestrial Garter Snake (*Thamnophis elegans*) — A common snake predator in its habitat. - **Eaten by:** [Great Horned Owl](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-horned-owl) (*Bubo virginianus*) — A large nocturnal bird that preys on frogs. - **Eaten by:** [Raccoon](https://www.snappit.app/explore/raccoon) (*Procyon lotor*) — Often searches for amphibians along water sources. - **Hunts:** [Field Cricket](https://www.snappit.app/explore/field-cricket) (*Gryllus assimilis*) — A common insect prey item for adult frogs. - **Hunts:** Tobacco Hornworm Moth (*Manduca sexta*) — Adult moths are often caught by these nocturnal hunters. ## Traits - [Solitary](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/solitary): Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care. - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Carnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/carnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) ## Safety **Danger:** 0/5 · No known danger No special safety notes yet. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Canyon Tree Frog? Check the toe pads, leg length, eye markings, back pattern and body shape. Don't lean on color: some frogs change shade to match their surroundings. Frog Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Canyon Tree Frog? 3.8-5.7 cm ### How much does Canyon Tree Frog weigh? 0.005-0.015 kg ### How long does Canyon Tree Frog live? 3-6 years ### How fast can Canyon Tree Frog move? 0.5 km/h ### What does Canyon Tree Frog eat? Eats various small insects and other tiny invertebrates it ambushes and catches. ### Where is Canyon Tree Frog usually found? Canyon Tree Frogs live in rocky canyons and areas with trees, especially in the southwestern United States. ### How does Canyon Tree Frog hunt? Ambush ## Where to spot - [Sabino Canyon](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/sabino-canyon) — Arizona, US · Natural Landmark - [DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/degrazia-gallery-in-the-sun-historic-district) — Arizona, US · Historic District - [El Tovar Stables](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/el-tovar-stables) — Arizona, US · Historic District - [Kentucky Camp](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/kentucky-camp) — Arizona, US · Historic Site - [Bandelier National Monument](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bandelier-national-monument) — New Mexico, US · National Park [View all places to see Canyon Tree Frog](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/canyon-tree-frog) ## More Amphibians - [Eastern Red-backed Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-red-backed-salamander) (*Plethodon cinereus*) - [California Slender Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-slender-salamander) (*Batrachoseps attenuatus*) - [Cuban Tree Frog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cuban-tree-frog) (*Osteopilus septentrionalis*) - [European Toad](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-toad) (*Bufo bufo*) --- Source: [Canyon Tree Frog: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/canyon-tree-frog)