Mediterranean Tree Frog
Just like its name, the tree frog is found in the Mediterranean region. The frogs have got big vocal sacs, so their sound is deep.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Hylidae |
Genus | Hyla |
Scientific Name | Hyla meridionalis |
Other Names | Stripeless tree frog |
Size | Around 2.6 in (66 mm) |
Color | Green body with some black stripes underside |
Distribution | Northern Italy, Southern France, Spain, and Portugal, North Africa |
Habitat | Trees |
Call | Slow but profound croaking similar to “cra-a-ar” |
Diet | Spiders, ant, flies, butterflies, moths, and beetles |
Breeding Season | North Africa: March-April, France: April-June, Portugal: December-January, Spain: Around March |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (external fertilization) |
Clutch Size | 800-1,000 eggs |
Average Lifespan | 8-10 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Mediterranean Tree Frog Pictures Gallery
Published on November 6th 2019 by staff under Frogs. Article was last reviewed on 5th November 2019.