Barking Treefrog – Discover Herpetology | 台北市立動物園資訊網

2020年11月30日—TheseplumpfrogsarethelargestnativetreefrogsinFlorida.They'reknownfortheirdistinctiveloud,barkingcallandcanusuallybefoundin ...

Scientific name: Hyla gratiosa

These plump frogs are the largest native tree frogs in Florida. They’re known for their distinctive loud, barking call and can usually be found in swampy woods or pinelands.

Small and uniformly bumpy, usually 2 to 2.5 inches long. Color varies from brown to green to gray. Many have round dark spots with black borders evenly spaced on their backs.

Barking treefrog, Hyla gratiosa. Florida Museum photos by Kenneth Krysko

Barking treefrog, Hyla gratiosa. Florida Museum photos by Kenneth Krysko

Barking treefrogs generally live in sandy areas in pinelands or swampy woods, usually near standing water. They’re known for their distinctive loud, barking call. They breed in shallow, still water like swamps and marshes with a lot of aquatic vegetation and few fish. During the coldest winter months, they hibernate by burrowing into sandy soil, or hide in tortoise and mo...