European Tree Frog
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European Tree Frog
Hyla arborea
The European Tree Frog is a small, green frog that loves to climb trees and bushes. It has a loud, cheerful call that sounds like a musical 'croak' and is often found near ponds and wetlands.
Habitat: Wetlands
Appearance
The European Tree Frog is typically bright lime green with a smooth back, which can change to shades of brown or grey. It has a distinctive dark stripe running from its nostril, through the eye, and along its flanks to the groin, separating its colored back from a creamy white belly.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyHylidaeGenusHyla
Category
AmphibiansRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Male European Tree Frogs have a vocal sac almost as big as their head!
They can absorb water through their skin, so they don't need to drink!
They hibernate during winter by burying themselves in mud or under leaves!
Tree Frogs can leap over 20 times their own body length in a single jump!
Special abilities
Ability
Super Sticker Toes
European Tree Frogs have special sticky pads on their toes that help them climb and cling to leaves and branches with incredible grip.
Ability
Chameleon Camouflage
This frog can change its skin color to match its surroundings, like leaves or bark, helping them hide from predators.
Ability
Big Voice Call
The European Tree Frog has a large vocal sac that inflates like a balloon, amplifying their loud mating calls across distances.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 3.5-5.5 cm
- Weight
- 0.004-0.01 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-7 years
- Top Speed
- 0.1 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 400-1500
- Metamorphosis
- 45-90 days
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Diet & Feeding
These agile hunters primarily feast on insects and other small invertebrates.
Age differences: Tadpoles eat algae and detritus; adults eat insects.
Primary Foods
- Flies
- Moths
- Beetles
- Spiders
- Ants
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eaten by
Grass Snake
Natrix natrix
A common predator in their habitat.
eaten by
Grey Heron
Ardea cinerea
Birds can snatch frogs from vegetation.
hunts
House Fly
Musca domestica
Flies are a common food source for adults.
hunts
Great Diving Beetle
Dytiscus marginalis
Predatory beetles hunt tadpoles in water.
Traits
Singing
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
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
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Common Tree Frog
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Always watch frogs from a distance and don't try to catch them; they are best left in their homes.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is European Tree Frog?
3.5-5.5 cm
How much does European Tree Frog weigh?
0.004-0.01 kg
How long does European Tree Frog live?
5-7 years
How fast can European Tree Frog move?
0.1 km/h
What does European Tree Frog eat?
These agile hunters primarily feast on insects and other small invertebrates.
Where is European Tree Frog usually found?
Wetlands
How does European Tree Frog hunt?
Ambush
How many eggs does European Tree Frog lay?
400-1500
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