Canyon tree frog facts for kids
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The canyon tree frog (Dryophytes arenicolor) is a type of tree frog. It lives in rocky areas of the southern United States. You can find it mainly in New Mexico and Arizona. It also lives in Utah, Texas, and Colorado. Further south, it can be found in Mexican states like Michoacán, México, Guanajuato, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.
What Does a Canyon Tree Frog Look Like?
Canyon tree frogs are usually about 5 to 5.5 centimeters (2 to 2.2 inches) long. They are often brown, grey-brown, or grey-green. Many have darker spots or blotches on their skin.
Their color can change a lot. This helps them blend in with the rocks and soil where they live. This blending is called camouflage. Frogs from areas with limestone rocks are lighter in color. Those from places with granite can even look pink! Most canyon tree frogs have bright yellow skin near their legs. They also have faint stripes on their legs.
How Do Canyon Tree Frogs Behave?
Canyon tree frogs are mostly active at night. They are also meat-eaters. They live in dry, rocky places. These places are always close to a water source.
They lay their eggs during the spring rains. The frogs lay large groups of eggs, often 100 or more. These egg masses float on the water. When there isn't much rain, the frogs hide in cracks in the rocks. This helps them stay safe and moist.
