A tree frog (or treefrog) is any species of frog that spends a major portion of its lifespan in trees, known as an arboreal state. [1] Several lineages of frogs among the Neobatrachia suborder have given rise to treefrogs, although they are not closely related to each other.

Tree frogs have the typical frog shape, with long hind legs and smooth, moist skin. One of the characteristic features of tree frogs is the disc-shaped, adhesive pads on their fingers and toes, which help them climb about in trees.

Tree frogs are fascinating frog species that make great pets and are fun to observe, especially in their natural habitats. They get their names from their ability to climb smooth surfaces and broad leaves using the sticky pads on each of their toes.

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. This nocturnal insectivore is moderately sized and has a bright green to reddish-brown coloration. [2]

2024年12月6日 · Tree frog, any of more than 800 species of typically arboreal frog occurring on all continents except Antarctica and belonging to one of several families of the order Anura. Of these, the hylid, or “true,” tree frogs from the family Hylidae are the most numerous.

2022年5月11日 · The American green tree frog is abundant, adaptable, and has a hearty appetite for mosquitoes. Learn more about this bountiful and useful amphibian.

The red-eyed tree frog, as the name suggests, is a brightly colored tree-dwelling frog species found in the neotropical rainforests. Its scientific name, A. callidryas, is derived from two Greek words – kalos (meaning beautiful) and dryas (meaning a tree nymph).

2024年9月25日 · Tree frogs live in forests, suburban backyards, and rural areas all across the United States. There are several types of tree frogs to look out for, but none of them are easy to find. Here are 15 types of tree frogs that you should know about.

Learn the types of TREE FROGS that can be found in the United States, and how to identify them. How many of these species have YOU seen?

Tree frogs are a diverse family of amphibians that includes over 800 species. Not all tree frogs live in trees. Rather, the feature that unites them has to do with their feet—the last bone in their toes (called the terminal phalanx) is shaped like a claw.