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. | |
Squirrel Treefrog (Hyla squirella) Richmond Co, NC 7 Oct 2007 This individual and the three below were 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) Washington Co., NC 20 June 2007 | |
Cape Hatteras, NC 18 Oct 2003 |
Cape Hatteras, NC 18 Oct 2003 |
Created on ... November 27, 2003 | Updated on ... June 15, 2008 | jeffpippen9@gmail.com