Gray Treefrog
Hyla versicolor
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- H. versicolor – Ontario, CA – photo from iNaturalist, Kerry
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- H. versicolor – Ontario, CA – photo from iNaturalist, Nickolett Toth
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- H. versicolor – Map by USGS
DISTRIBUTION: In our region, Hyla versicolor occurs throughout eastern Texas.
LEGAL STATUS: No Listings
MEANING OF SCIENTIFIC NAME: Hyla versicolor (Le Conte – 1823)
Genus: Hyla, Greek – honors Hylas, companion of Hercules — ref. incessant cry
Species: versicolor, Latin – versi = changing, variable + color = color — ref. ability to change color
Ref. Ellen Beltz 2006
Ref. E. Jaeger 1962