![]() ![]() Larger males tend to have an upper hand in attracting females than smaller males either through increased physical strength in duels or more pronounced call signals during mating competition. Female frogs are usually larger than males. The American green tree frog weighs on average 3.76g with a range between 2.15g and 5.11g. They are normally ectothermic and heterothermic. American green tree frogs also contain white prominent lateral stripes. ![]() The dorsum is peppered with small golden spots, and the frogs have a white to cream coloration on their ventral side. Some evidence suggests that green tree frogs can exhibit a color change in response to their background and/or temperature. Such a range in coloration may result in the frog being mistaken for other species. Their dorsum can range in color from the more common bright green to reddish-brown. The American green tree frog ranges from 3.2 to 6.4 centimetres ( 1 + 1⁄ 4 to 2 + 1⁄ 2 in) in length. It has long legs, a streamlined and slender build, and smooth skin. The American green tree frog is moderately sized. During mating competition, males will eavesdrop on neighboring rivals and either adjust their signal timing or remain silent to intercept call signals and mate with approaching females. Males emit low frequency advertisement calls to attract females. ![]() įemales green tree frogs are larger than males. To avoid predation, the frog will leap into the water or jump into the treetops. When defending its territory, the frog either emits aggressive call signals or resolves to grapple with intruders, seldom leading to injury or death. Commonly found in the central and southeastern United States, the frog lives in open canopy forests with permanent water sources and abundant vegetation. This nocturnal insectivore is moderately sized and has a bright green to reddish-brown coloration. 2020.The American green tree frog ( Dryophytes cinereus or Hyla cinerea) is a common arboreal species of New World tree frog belonging to the family Hylidae. " Vector-Borne Diseases." World Health Organization. " Origin of the Amphibian Chytrid Fungus." Center for Disease Control and Prevention, vol. " Raising a Racket: Invasive Species Compete Acoustically with Native Treefrogs." Animal Behaviour, vol. " Impacts of Acoustic Competition Between Invasive Cuban Treefrogs and Native Treefrogs in Southern Florida." Proceedings of Meetings on Acoustics, vol. " Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus Septentrionalis)." USGS. " Hyla Cinerea (Green Treefrog)." Animal Diversity Web. " Terrestrial Pesticide Exposure of Amphibians: An Underestimated Cause of Global Decline?" Scientific Reports, vol. " Green Treefrog (Hyla Cinerea)." Savannah River Ecology Laboratory.īrühl, Carsten A., et al. " Florida's Frogs and Toads." Florida Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group. " Dryophytes cinereus." The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2021: e.T55449A118978218. Accessed on . ![]()
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