Cope’s tree frog is a species of frog occurring in the United States. The species is territorial during the mating season; otherwise they are tolerant of each other when not breeding.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Amphibia |
| Order |
Anura |
| Family |
Hylidae |
| Genus |
Hyla |
| Scientific Name |
Hyla chrysoscelis |
| Other Names |
Cope’s gray tree frog, southern gray tree frog |
| Size |
3.2 to 6 cm |
| Color |
Color ranges from brown to green or pearl-gray; a white mark appears underneath the eye; underside of the hind legs in the groin region is orange to golden-yellow with black speckles |
| Distribution |
United States |
| Habitat |
Wooded areas close to temporary and permanent source of water like swamps, ponds, lakes |
| Diet |
Insects and their larvae; also feed on moths, mites, spiders, harvestmen, plant lice, and snails |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during winter |
| Predators |
Birds, snakes, small mammals, other frogs |
| Breeding Season |
May to August |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
10 to 40 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
3 to 7 days |
| Metamorphosis Period |
45–65 days |
| Reproductive Age |
2 years of age |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Cope’s Tree Frog Pictures Gallery
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Baby Cope’s Gray Tree Frog
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Copes Gray Tree Frog Habitat
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Cope’s Gray Tree Frog Tadpoles
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Copes Gray Tree Frog
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Cope’s Gray Tree Frog
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Copes Grey Tree Frog
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Copes Tree Frog Range
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Copes Tree Frog
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Hyla Chrysoscelis
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Southern Gray Tree Frog
