Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella)

This highly variable species can be greenish or brownish and can quickly change colors based on its surroundings. There are usually roundish spots on the back and at least part of a bar between the eyes.

Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella)
Richmond Co., NC
14 June 2008

To vocalize during breeding season, male treefrogs inflate a balloon-like vocal sac under the throat. The decibel level at close range can be truly impressive!

	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co., NC 14 June 2008
	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co., NC 14 June 2008
	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co., NC 14 June 2008
	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co., NC 14 June 2008 This one was caught in the midst of blinking his eyes.
	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co., NC 14 June 2008
	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co., NC 14 June 2008
	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co., NC 14 June 2008

	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co., NC 14 June 2008 Males clasp the females and fertilize the eggs as they are released.
	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co., NC 14 June 2008
	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co., NC 14 June 2008

Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella)
Richmond Co., NC
14 June 2008

When not vocalizing and puffed full of air, their bodies can be quite slender.

The next four individuals are youngsters that were less than an inch long and haven't yet developed all their distinctive markings.

	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co, NC 7 Oct 2007
	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co, NC 7 Oct 2007
	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co, NC 7 Oct 2007
	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co, NC 7 Oct 2007

	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Washington Co., NC 20 June 2007

	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Cape Hatteras, NC 18 Oct 2003
	Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Cape Hatteras, NC 18 Oct 2003

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