By Tyler Virden
Geographic Range
This species is found all over the southern states of the U.S. It ranges from Virginia to the Florida Keys, to the south coast of Texas. It travels as far north as Mississippi (rarely).
Habitat
Can be found in gardens, brush areas, woods, trees, and vines. Just about anywhere there is moisture, food, and hiding places.
Terrestrial Biomes:
savanna or grassland 
; forest .
Reproduction
The females are summoned by the males with quick and harsh "quacks" between the months of April and August. Once she finds a mate, a female begins amplexus and the eggs are laid inwater. Usually some sort of roadside ditch, pond, or semi-permanent puddle is used. The eggs sink to the bottom and hatch within a month. The tadpoles feed and undergo metamorphosis within days.
Behavior
There are no noticeable differences between the male and the female. They both range in colors greatly, depending on the surroundings and the temperatures. They can be any color between a dark brown and a bright green.
Food Habits
The Squirell Tree Frog feeds off of insects. It prefers small prey, choosing its prey by size rather than identity.
Conservation Status
This frog is extremely common in the south and can be seen much of the time on wet nights, around lighted areas and roads. They are often mistaken for other species of frogs because of their range in color and markings.
Other Comments
The squirell Tree Frog is often called the "rain frog" because of its calls when wet weather is approaching. It also may be referred to as the Chameleon Frog, for its ability to change colors.
For More Information
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Contributors
Tyler Virden (author), University of Michigan.
