Gray treefrog
A species of Wastebasket, Also known as Northern gray treefrog, Tetraploid gray treefrog Scientific name : Hyla versicolor Genus : Wastebasket
Gray treefrog, A species of Wastebasket
Also known as:
Northern gray treefrog, Tetraploid gray treefrog
Scientific name: Hyla versicolor
Genus: Wastebasket
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Description
A frog of many colors, the gray treefrog changes its skin color based on time and temperature. With a camouflage-type pattern covering its body, the colors transition from gray to green to brown, allowing the gray treefrog to disguise itself amidst the decaying leaves and rubble where it hides under trees. A nocturnal hunter, its unique color-changing ability allows it to sneak up on its prey.
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Lifespan
2-5 years
Diet
Gray treefrog's diet primarily consists of small invertebrates, especially insects. Its alimentation includes but is not limited to, beetles, spiders, and worms. This nocturnal tree-dwelling frog actively hunts, using its adhesive toe pads to clasp and consume prey.
Appearance
Gray treefrog is a medium-sized tree frog with smooth, moist skin. It predominantly displays varying shades of grey with a mottled pattern, aiding in camouflage. Gray treefrog's most distinguishing feature is its ability to alter color according to temperature and environment. The sexes are alike in appearance, but males are smaller than females. It possesses long, strong hind limbs and large adhesive pads on its toes, which assist in climbing.
Behavior
Gray treefrog is a nocturnal, tree-dwelling species that exhibits solitary behavior. They are noted for their chorusing behavior in the mating season with males adopting a territorial stance. Adapted to forested wetlands, they camouflage perfectly within leaf litter and bark. Predominantly insectivores, they exhibit sit-and-wait foraging strategy.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Tree frogs and their allies Genus
Wastebasket Species
Gray treefrog 
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