Barking Treefrog

Hyla gratiosa

When spring rains fall, Barking Treefrogs come down from the trees and make their way to their breeding ponds.

Look For : A green, gray, or brownish treefrog with grainy (not smooth) skin, a light line along its side, and upper sides with or without round dark blotches. Call on land is like a dog's bark; in water, call is "took."

Length : 2-2 3/4".

Habitat : Sandy areas near ponds and streams in lowlands.

Range : Southeastern U.S.