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Cope's Gray Tree Frog — printable fact sheet
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Cope's Gray Tree Frog
Hyla chrysoscelis
Cope's Gray Tree Frog is a small, nocturnal amphibian known for its excellent camouflage and distinctive, trilling call. This species possesses remarkable color-changing abilities, shifting from gray to green to blend seamlessly with tree bark and leaves. Found primarily in the …
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- Cope's Gray Tree Frog has a chromosome count exactly half that of its close relative, the Gray Tree Frog, even though they are visually almost identical.
- Cope's Gray Tree Frog can survive freezing temperatures by producing natural antifreeze in its body. Its call is much faster than the closely related Gray Tree Frog, which is key to distinguishing the two species. This frog has adhesive toe pads that allow it to cling to smooth surfaces with ease.
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