# Pine Woods Tree Frog (*Hyla femoralis*) The Pine Woods Tree Frog is a small, green frog that loves to live in pine forests. They are great jumpers and can make a funny sound that sounds like a whistle! - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 1/5 · Very low - **Snaps:** 1 - **Habitat:** Forests ![Pine Woods Tree Frog](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/H_femoralis_USGS.jpg&width=800) Photo: USGS, Public domain · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:H_femoralis_USGS.jpg) ## Appearance The Pine Woods Tree Frog is a slender frog, typically tan to reddish-brown with variable darker spots or streaks. Its most distinctive feature is the bright yellow or orange spots on the hidden surfaces of its thighs, which are visible when it jumps. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Hylidae - **Genus:** Hyla ## Interesting facts - Female Pine Woods Tree Frogs can lay up to 2,000 eggs in one night! - Their distinct 'dot-dash' call sounds like Morse code broadcasting from the trees! - These tiny frogs spend nearly their entire lives high up in the tree canopy! - They often breed in shallow, temporary rain puddles, racing against the clock! ## Special abilities - **Sticky Climber:** Pine Woods Tree Frogs have special toe pads that help them stick to leaves and branches, allowing them to climb high in trees. - **Color Shifter:** Pine Woods Tree Frogs can change their skin tone from light to dark to perfectly match their surroundings, helping them hide from predators. - **Flash Camouflage:** Pine Woods Tree Frogs have bright yellow or orange spots on their inner thighs that flash when they jump, which can startle predators. - **Rain Pool Nursery:** Pine Woods Tree Frogs can breed in temporary rain puddles, allowing their tadpoles to develop quickly before the water dries up. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 2.5-3.8 cm - **Weight:** 0.001-0.005 kg - **Lifespan:** 2-5 years - **Clutch Size:** 1000-2000 - **Metamorphosis:** 30-70 days ## Diet & Feeding Tiny insects and other small invertebrates are the Pine Woods Tree Frog's favorite meal, which they catch with their sticky tongue. - **Primary Foods:** Moths, Flies, Mosquitoes, Small beetles, Spiders - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Eaten by:** Common Garter Snake (*Thamnophis sirtalis*) — hunts them in vegetation. - **Eaten by:** [American Bullfrog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-bullfrog) (*Lithobates catesbeianus*) — preys on smaller frogs. - **Eaten by:** [Raccoon](https://www.snappit.app/explore/raccoon) (*Procyon lotor*) — forages for them near water. ## Traits - [Singing](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/singing): Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species. - [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. - [Forest](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/forest): Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life. - [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, as they can have sensitive skin. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Pine Woods 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 Pine Woods Tree Frog? 2.5-3.8 cm ### How much does Pine Woods Tree Frog weigh? 0.001-0.005 kg ### How long does Pine Woods Tree Frog live? 2-5 years ### What does Pine Woods Tree Frog eat? Tiny insects and other small invertebrates are the Pine Woods Tree Frog's favorite meal, which they catch with their sticky tongue. ### Where is Pine Woods Tree Frog usually found? Forests ### How does Pine Woods Tree Frog hunt? Ambush ### How many eggs does Pine Woods Tree Frog lay? 1000-2000 ## Where to spot - [The Ridge Historic District](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/the-ridge-historic-district) — Georgia, US · Historic District - [Jones Lake State Park](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/jones-lake-state-park) — North Carolina, US · State Park ## 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: [Pine Woods Tree Frog: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/pine-woods-tree-frog)