47,909 observationsLeast Concern
Green Treefrog
Dryophytes cinereus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Amphibia βΊOrder: Anura βΊFamily: Hylidae βΊGenus: Dryophytes
About
The American green tree frog (Dryophytes cinereus or Hyla cinerea) is a common arboreal species of New World tree frog belonging to the family Hylidae. This nocturnal insectivore is moderately sized and has a bright green to reddish-brown coloration. Sometimes, light yellowish spots are present on the dorsum. Commonly found in the central and southeastern United States, the frog lives in open canopy forests with permanent water sources and abundant vegetation. The American green tree frog...
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Green Treefrog is Dryophytes cinereus.
- Green Treefrog belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Green Treefrog belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Green Treefrog belongs to the class Amphibia.
- Green Treefrog belongs to the order Anura.
- Green Treefrog belongs to the family Hylidae.
- Green Treefrog belongs to the genus Dryophytes.