Barking Treefrog
Hyla gratiosa

Common Name:	Barking Treefrog
Scientific Name:	Hyla gratiosa
Etymology:
Genus:	Hyla is Greek and means "belonging to the woods".
Species:	gratiosa is derived from the Latin word gratiosus which means "favored or pleasing".
Average Length:	2 - 2.6 in. (5.1 - 6.7 cm)
Virginia Record Length:
Record length:	2.8 in. (7 cm)

 

Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier II - Very High Conservation Need - Has a high risk of extinction or extirpation. Populations of these species are at very low levels, facing real threat(s), or occur within a very limited distribution. Immediate management is needed for stabilization and recovery.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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