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Cope's Gray Treefrog

Hyla chrysoscelis

Cope's Gray Treefrog is a small, green frog that loves to climb trees! They make a funny sound at night, which helps them find friends. They can change colors to blend in with their surroundings.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Cope's Gray Treefrog has bumpy, gray-green skin that can change color to match its surroundings. It features a distinct white spot under each eye and bright yellow or orange patches on its inner thighs, visible during jumps. Its large, prominent eyes are golden with a black pupil.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyHylidaeGenusDryophytes
Cope's Gray Treefrog
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Cope's Gray Treefrog

Category

Amphibians

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Snaps

21

Interesting facts

Their super sticky tongue can snap out to catch a bug in a blink!

They gulp their eyeballs a little to help push food down their throat!

When they jump, bright yellow patches on their inner thighs flash, surprising predators!

You can identify them by their very fast, buzzy trilling call, unique among frogs!

Special abilities

Ability

Color Shifter

Cope's Gray Treefrog can change its skin color from gray to green because of specialized cells that help them blend into trees and leaves.

Ability

Sticky Climber

Cope's Gray Treefrog has special sticky toe pads that help them cling to smooth surfaces and climb high into trees and shrubs.

Ability

Freezing Survivor

Cope's Gray Treefrog can survive their body temperature dropping below freezing because their cells make a natural 'antifreeze' to protect them!

Ability

Bug Zapper Call

Cope's Gray Treefrog makes a loud, buzzy trill sound that helps male frogs attract mates during the breeding season.

Measurements & details

Length
3.2-6 cm
Weight
0.005-0.015 kg
Lifespan
5-7 years
Top Speed
0.5 km/h
Clutch Size
1000-2000
Metamorphosis
45-60 days

Diet & Feeding

Cope's Gray Treefrogs love to snack on small insects and spiders they find in trees.

Primary Foods

  • Moths
  • Crickets
  • Spiders
  • Flies
  • Beetles
  • Slugs

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

A common predator that ambushes frogs near water.

eaten by

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Hunts from above, often catching frogs in open areas.

hunts

House Fly

Musca domestica

Feeds on flies and other small flying insects.

hunts

Fall Field Cricket

Gryllus pennsylvanicus

Preys on crickets hiding in vegetation or on the ground.

Traits

Also known as

No aliases listed yet.

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash your hands after touching frogs, and don't try to catch them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify Cope's Gray Treefrog?

The easiest way to identify Cope's Gray Treefrog is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is Cope's Gray Treefrog?

3.2-6 cm

How much does Cope's Gray Treefrog weigh?

0.005-0.015 kg

How long does Cope's Gray Treefrog live?

5-7 years

How fast can Cope's Gray Treefrog move?

0.5 km/h

What does Cope's Gray Treefrog eat?

Cope's Gray Treefrogs love to snack on small insects and spiders they find in trees.

Where is Cope's Gray Treefrog usually found?

Forests

How does Cope's Gray Treefrog hunt?

Ambush

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