Squirrel Tree Frog

Dryophytes squirellus

Range

Native from southeastern Virginia south to the Florida Keys and west along the Gulf Plain to southeastern Texas; introduced to Grand Bahama Island and Little Bahama Bank.

Habitat

Uses wetlands, temporary pools, wooded and open areas, urban settings, vegetation, buildings and other places offering food, moisture and shelter.

Diet

Tadpoles scrape organic and inorganic matter from rocks, plants and logs. Adults eat insects and other invertebrates, including beetles, spiders, crickets and ants.

Facts

• Its color can shift among green, yellow and brown shades, helping the frog blend with its background. This variability can make it difficult to distinguish from similar tree frogs.

Research sources

• English Wikipedia
• Encyclopedia of Life