Cope’s Gray Treefrog
Hyla chrysoscelis
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- H. chrysoscelis – Atascosa Co, TX – photo by Tom Lott
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- H. chrysoscelis – Atascosa Co, TX – photo by Tom Lott
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- H. chrysoscelis – Harris Co, TX – photo by Matt Hollanders
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- H. chrysoscelis – Harris Co, TX – photo by Matt Hollanders
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- H. chrysoscelis – Map by USGS
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Hyla chrysoscelis occurs only in the eastern half of Texas.
LEGAL STATUS: No Listings
MEANING OF SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hyla chrysoscelis (Cope – 1880)
Genus: Hyla, Greek – honors Hylas, companion of Hercules — ref. incessant cry
Species: chrysoscelis, Greek – chrysos = gold + kelis = spot or stain — ref. coloration inside of hind legs
Ref. Ellen Beltz 2006
Ref. E. Jaeger 1962