Florida cricket frog

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 tree frog

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 tree frog

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.

   

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