# Green Treefrog (*Hyla cinerea*) The Green Treefrog is a small, bright green frog that loves to climb trees and bushes. They are known for their loud, cheerful croaks that can be heard at night, making them a fun part of nature's orchestra! - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 57 - **Habitat:** Wetlands - **Also known as:** Hyla ![Green Treefrog](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Green_treefrog.jpg&width=800) Photo: Brian Gratwicke, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Green_treefrog.jpg) ## Appearance The Green Treefrog is bright lime green, sometimes olive or yellowish, with a distinct creamy-white stripe running along each side of its body. It has a smooth skin texture and large, round toe pads for climbing. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Hylidae - **Genus:** Dryophytes ## Interesting facts - Green Treefrogs love to hang out on windows and porch lights at night. - Males have a throat sac that puffs up like a giant bubble when they call. - Their eyes are extra cool, with stunning, gold-colored irises. - They can "sing" extremely loudly, especially after a good rain! ## Special abilities - **Super Sticker Toes:** Green Treefrog has special sticky toe pads that help them climb smooth surfaces and cling tightly to leaves and branches. - **Chameleon Skin:** Green Treefrog can change its skin color from green to brown or gray to camouflage itself against predators and hide from prey. - **Water Sponge:** Green Treefrog can absorb water directly through its skin from damp surfaces, allowing it to stay hydrated without drinking. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 3.8-6.4 cm - **Weight:** 0.005-0.01 kg - **Lifespan:** 2-6 years - **Speed:** 0.1 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 400-2000 - **Metamorphosis:** 30-70 days ## Diet & Feeding These hungry frogs snack on various small insects and spiders they find in their habitat. - **Age differences:** Tadpoles are herbivorous, grazing on algae, while adults are carnivorous, eating insects. - **Primary Foods:** Crickets, Flies, Moths, Grasshoppers, Spiders, Small beetles - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Eats:** Common Gartersnake (*Thamnophis sirtalis*) — A predator of small frogs. - **Eats:** [Great Egret](https://www.snappit.app/explore/great-egret) (*Ardea alba*) — Wading bird that preys on frogs. - **Hunts:** [Yellow Fever Mosquito](https://www.snappit.app/explore/yellow-fever-mosquito) (*Aedes aegypti*) — A primary insect prey for the frog. - **Shelter:** Fragrant Water Lily (*Nymphaea odorata*) — Frogs often rest and hide on their leaves. - **Eats:** Green Alga (*Chlorella vulgaris*) — Tadpoles graze on this type of algae. ## Traits - [Arboreal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/arboreal): Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Colorful](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/colorful): Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Wetland](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/wetland): This habitat trait identifies species found in wetlands, which are areas of land saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally, including marshes, swamps, and bogs. - [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:** 1/5 · Very low Always wash your hands after touching frogs, and be gentle if you see one! ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Green Treefrog? 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 Green Treefrog? 3.8-6.4 cm ### How much does Green Treefrog weigh? 0.005-0.01 kg ### How long does Green Treefrog live? 2-6 years ### How fast can Green Treefrog move? 0.1 km/h ### What does Green Treefrog eat? These hungry frogs snack on various small insects and spiders they find in their habitat. ### Where is Green Treefrog usually found? Wetlands ### How does Green Treefrog hunt? Ambush ## Where to spot - [American Baptist College](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/american-baptist-college) — Tennessee, US · Campus - [Ashley River Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/ashley-river-historic-district) — South Carolina, US · Historic District - [Bloomingdale](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bloomingdale) — District of Columbia, US · Neighborhood - [Broadmoor](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/broadmoor) — Louisiana, US · Neighborhood - [Bullock County Courthouse Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/bullock-county-courthouse-historic-district) — Alabama, US · Historic District - [Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/corkscrew-swamp-sanctuary) — Florida, US · Nature Reserve [View all places to see Green Treefrog](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/green-treefrog) ## 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: [Green Treefrog: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/green-treefrog)