Species Reptiles & AmphibiansSquirrel Tree Frog

Squirrel Tree Frog

Hyla squirella

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Squirrel Tree Frog (Hyla squirella)

The Squirrel Tree Frog is a small, highly variable tree frog found throughout the Southeast. Its color can change rapidly from green to brown. Its raspy, nasal call resembles a scolding squirrel, hence its name.

Habitat
Suburban gardens, pine flatwoods, and moist forests near ponds
Diet
Insects and spiders
How common
Common

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