Canyon tree frog
| Canyon tree frog | |
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| InZion National Park,Utah | |
Scientific classification
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| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Hylidae |
| Genus: | Dryophytes |
| Species: | D. arenicolor
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| Binomial name | |
| Dryophytes arenicolor (Cope,1866)
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Thecanyon tree frog(Dryophytes arenicolor) is aspeciesoftree frognative to the rocky plateau areas of southern United States, primarily inNew MexicoandArizona,but it also ranges toUtah,Texas,andColorado,and as far south as the Mexican states ofMichoacán,México,Guanajuato,Guerrero,andOaxaca.[2]
Description[edit]
Canyon tree frogs grow to 5.0–5.5 cm (2.0–2.2 in) in length, and are typically brown, grey-brown, or grey-green in color, often with darker-colored blotching. They can vary considerably, but usually match the soil or rock coloration of their native habitats to serve ascamouflage.Those fromlimestonehabitats are lighter colored, and those from regions composed mostly ofgranitecan even bepinkin coloration. Most have bright yellow in theirgroinregions, and faded banding on their legs.
Behavior[edit]
Canyon tree frogs are mostlynocturnalandcarnivorous.They are typically found in semiarid, rocky habitats near a permanent water source. Breeding occurs during the spring rains, and large, floatingeggmasses of 100 or more eggs are laid on the water. During periods of low rainfall, the frogs will take refuge in rock/bolder crevices.
References[edit]
- ^IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2022)."Dryophytes arenicolor".IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.2022:e.T55396A53952785.doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2022-1.RLTS.T55396A53952785.en.Retrieved2 December2022.
- ^Frost, Darrel R. (2014)."Hyla arenicolorCope, 1866 ".Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0.American Museum of Natural History.Retrieved6 February2015.
- Desert Frogs of Tucson, AZArchived2006-08-20 at theWayback Machine
- Reptiles of ArizonaArchived2006-05-20 at theWayback Machine