The Squirrel Tree Frog is a small, highly variable tree frog found throughout the Southeast. Its color can change rapidly from green to brown. Its raspy, nasal call resembles a scolding squirrel, hence its name.
Habitat
Suburban gardens, pine flatwoods, and moist forests near ponds
Diet
Insects and spiders
How common
Common
Best time to see a Squirrel Tree Frog
The best time to see a Squirrel Tree Frog is May–September, when about 61% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 23,796 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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