The Barking Tree Frog is the largest native tree frog in the eastern U.S. Its call is a series of loud, single-note barks. It often burrows underground during dry or cold periods and has a distinctive granular skin texture.
Best time to see a Barking Tree Frog
The best time to see a Barking Tree Frog is April–July, when about 63% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 3,364 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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