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Revision as of 00:58, 22 January 2011

REPTILES & AMPHIBIANS



Amphibians

Salamanders
Toads
Frogs


Reptiles

Turtles
Lizards
Snakes

Gray Treefrog

(Hyla versicolor) and (Hyla chrysoscelis)

The Gray Treefrog is the only true treefrog found in WNY, usually found in small trees & shrubs near or in standing water. Although they physically look the same, Hyla versicolor has twice the chromosomes as Hyla chrysoscelis.

Size: 1¼ - 2 in.

Description: Color variable but usually gray or green; has bright yellow underleg markings. Look for light spot below eye, and undersides of hind legs bright orange or yellow.

Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor) © David Malak

Northern Spring Peeper

(Pseudacris c. crucifer)

Western Chorus Frog

(Pseudacris triseriata)

Bullfrog

(Rana catesbeiana)

Green Frog

(Rana clamitans melanota)

Wood Frog

(Rana sylvatica)

Northern Leopard Frog

(Rana pipiens)

Southern Leopard Frog

(Rana sphenocephala utricularius)

Pickerel Frog

(Rana palustris)