The Barking Tree Frog is the largest native tree frog in the eastern U.S. Its call is a series of loud, single-note barks. It often burrows underground during dry or cold periods and has a distinctive granular skin texture.
Habitat
Pond edges, sandhills, and adjacent forests in the Southeast
Diet
Large insects and other invertebrates
How common
Common
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