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Canyon treefrog

Hyla arenicolor

Description:

A small frog with rough skin and large, rounded toe pads. It is gray, tan, or olive with green or gray blotches. Can change color in response to environment. Often yellow on groin and inner thighs. Hind feet are webbed.

Habitat:

Found from Arizona upland desert scrub through montane conifer forest. Usually observed on rocks, boulder, or cliffs near creeks, springs, or rivers.


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4 Comments

LindseyWarner
LindseyWarner a year ago

I used to catch these at the park with seven pools in Sedona. They are so cute

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

I love the little guy that still has his tail!
Here is my spotting - http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/707...

Aaron_G
Aaron_G a year ago

Thanks, Karen. I posted 2 different ones back-to-back so people can see how different they might look.

KarenL
KarenL a year ago

Great spot! We saw a few of these cute little guys when we hiled the Grand Canyon!

Nogales, Arizona, USA

Lat: 31.34, Long: -110.93

Spotted on Aug 2, 2007
Submitted on Jan 21, 2012

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