As the name implies, these frogs are typically found in trees or other high-growing vegetation. They do not normally descend to the ground, except to mate and spawn, though some build foam nests on leaves and rarely leave the trees at all as adults.

Amphibian
American green tree frog/Class

Animalia
Polypedates leucomystax is a species in the shrub frog family Rhacophoridae….

The tree frogs belong to the genus Hyla. They are mainly found in Europe, Asia, Africa and across the America. They can change their colour from green to grey to yellow for better camouflage. Alytes is the genus of the midwife toads, Bufo is the genus of true toads and Rana is a genus of common frog.

tree frog, also spelled treefrog, also called tree toad, any typically arboreal frog belonging to one of several families of the order Anura. Of these, the hylid, or “true,” tree frogs from the family Hylidae are the most numerous.

: any of numerous small anuran amphibians (especially family Hylidae) that often live in trees and typically have adhesive disks on the toes.

Not surprisingly, lots of tree frogs are arboreal, meaning they live in trees. Special adaptations like toe pads and long legs aid them in climbing and jumping. Many of the frogs rely on camouflage to protect themselves from predators, and the more arboreal species escape ground-dwelling predators by hiding in trees.

The Green Tree Frog population, like many frogs, has also suffered a decline over recent years. Frog experts are reporting that they have almost disappeared from the Sydney basin; it may even be listed soon as an endangered species in the Sydney bioregion.

The bright colors are a defense mechanism. Being green helps the red-eyed tree frog blend in with tree leaves. If the green camouflage fails and a predator spots a sleeping frog, it swoops in for what it thinks will be a tasty meal. But the awakened frog’s eyes pop open, revealing their startling bright red color!

Tree frogs are any of the species of frogs belonging to the taxonomic family Hylidae. As their name indicates, they are perfectly designed for arboreal life.

Common tree frog. Polypedates leucomystax is a species in the shrub frog family Rhacophoridae. It is known under numerous common names, including common tree frog, four-lined tree frog, golden tree frog or striped tree frog.

Scientific Classification Common Name Mantella frog , living jewel Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Amphibia Order Anura Family Mantellidae Genus Species Mantella SPP. (16 species)

The average size of the adult green tree frog is 5 centimeters. The lifespan of the American green tree frog is about 6 years.