Pine Barrens Tree Frog
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| Hyla andersonii Baird, 1854 |
Hyla andersonii (Common name Pine Barrens tree frog) is a species of New World tree frog.
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[edit] Physical characteristics
Hyla andersonii, only about 1-2 inches (29-51 mm) long, is one of the smaller species of tree frogs. Members of the species are predominantly green, with wide dark stripes. They often have spotted orange-gold markings on the hidden surfaces of their legs, and also tend to have large toe pads.
[edit] Habitat
Hyla andersonii are most commonly found in brushy areas, often near peat bogs or shallow ponds. They usually inhabit areas carpeted with thick moss. Adult Hyla andersonii are terrestrial, but tend to reside near water sources. Unlike most frogs, Hyla andersonii are tolerant of low pH levels, and often lay eggs in shallow, acidic ponds. The ideal pH level for Hyla andersonii eggs is between 3.8 and 5.9.
[edit] Distribution
Due to the limited extent of suitable Hyla andersonii habitats, members of the species are currently distributed in three distinct populations along the Eastern Seaboard of the United States. These populations are located in the New Jersey Pine Barrens, North and South Carolina, and the Florida panhandle-(with Mississippi). It is also suspected that small Hyla andersonii populations are located in the state of Georgia.
[edit] See also
- http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Hyla_andersonii.html - Hyla andersonii (Pine Barrens tree frog)
[edit] References
- Hammerson (2004). Hyla andersonii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 05 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is near threatened. RangeMap:
