
Florida (Southern) Cricket Frog
Acris gryllus dorsalis
Description:
Small (less than 1.3"), primarily aquatic frog with rough skin. Usually brown,
gray or greenish. Often has a triangular mark just behind the head and between the
eyes. Inside of thigh has two dark stripes. Has webbed hind feet.
Similar Species:
All cricket frogs have webbed feet, chorus frogs do not. No parotoid glands
like toads, no toe pads like treefrogs. |

Green Treefrog
Hyla cinereai
Description:
Bright green treefrog (up to 2.25") with yellow or white stripes
that extend along its sides. Some have yellow spots. During winter, color
may change to gray.
Similar Species:
Squirrel treefrogs lack defined stripes on sides but have distinct stripe or upper
lip. Pinewoods treefrogs have spots or "windows" on inner thighs. |

Barking Treefrog
Hyla gratiosa
Description:
Largest native treefrog (up to 2.7"). A pudgy treefrog, usually
green with cream-colored underbelly. Often has brown circular spots. Light
stripe bordered by purplish-brown along sides. Large toe pads.
Similar Species:
Leopard frogs' spots are in rows. They have lateral ridges and no toe pads.
Green treefrogs may have yellow spots but no circular brown ones. |