Species · GBIF taxon 2427574
American Green Tree Frog
Hyla cinereaAlso known as Green Tree Frog, Carolina Tree Frog, Bell Frog
American green tree frogs spend their days clinging to broad leaves or reeds, blending seamlessly into the vegetation with their bright, waxy green skin. As dusk falls, males gather near the water's edge to produce a chorus of metallic, bell-like honks that can be heard from a great distance during the breeding season. These agile climbers use specialized toe pads to scale smooth surfaces, hunting for small insects under the cover of night.
NocturnalArborealVocal
- diet
- Insectivorous, feeding on flies, moths, crickets, and other small invertebrates.
- family
- Hylidae
- threats
- Habitat loss, water pollution, and pesticide runoff in suburban areas.
- life Span
- 2 to 5 years in the wild.
LC
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
- Listen for Calls: Locate them during warm, humid nights by following their distinct, nasal honking sounds near water.
- Look on Leaves: Search the undersides of broad leaves or garden shrubs near outdoor lights where they wait for insects.
- Minimize Handling: Avoid touching them directly, as the oils and salts on human skin can harm their sensitive, permeable skin.