THE TREE FROGS 



(Hylidae) 



The tree frogs are essentially froglike in appearance, but their skin 

 is pebbled with tiny warts and they have sticky disks on the end 

 of their toes. Only a few are truly aquatic. All are interesting, but 

 only the common tree frog (Hyla versicolor versicolor) becomes 

 really tame in captivity. As a pet it is as satisfactory as a toad, and 

 more interesting, since it can change color. 



Meadow Cricket Frog (Acris crepitans) 



Appearance. This little tree frog looks like a miniature true frog. 

 Its ground color varies from dark through reddish brown to green- 

 ish. There are three oblique blotches of a darker shade on either 

 side. The legs are striped above. Beneath, the frog is yellowish white 

 with dark mottlings on the throat and dark spots on the chest and 

 legs. 



The tadpole is blackish olive, with speckled, transparent tail fins. 

 The tail is tipped with black. 



Size. Adult length, 15-33 mm. 



Habitat. Wet meadows, and particularly along the shores of 

 muddy ponds. 



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