Amphibian · GBIF taxon 10863553
Cope's Gray Tree Frog
Dryophytes chrysoscelisAlso known as Southern Gray Treefrog, Golden Gray Treefrog
Cope's gray tree frogs spend most of their lives high in the forest canopy, descending to shallow ponds and flooded fields primarily to breed during spring and summer. Their rough skin changes color from mottled gray to bright green depending on temperature and background, providing seamless camouflage against moss and tree bark. Males produce a fast, metallic trill on humid evenings, which is the primary way to distinguish them from their identical twin, the gray tree frog.
ArborealNocturnalCamouflaged
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Flies
- Beetles
- Spiders
Predators
- Garter snakes
- Raccoons
- Large birds
ThreatsHabitat loss, wetland degradation, pollution from agricultural runoff
HabitatsDeciduous woodlands, swamp margins, suburban yards near ponds
Life span7 to 10 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyHylidae
- SpeciesDryophytes chrysoscelis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Listening for Calls: Identify males by their fast, high-pitched metallic trill on warm, humid evenings.
- Pond Searching: Look for breeding clusters near fishless temporary pools and ditches after heavy rain.
- Handling Precautions: Wash hands after touching, as skin mucus can irritate sensitive eyes.
Frequent Companion (c) Fredlyfish4, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA) · cc-by-sa
Close Relative (c) Blake Ross, some rights reserved (CC BY), uploaded by Blake Ross · cc-by
Close Relative (c) Douglas Goldman, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA), uploaded by Douglas Goldman · cc-by-sa
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