Hyla meridionalis

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Mediterranean Tree Frog, Stripeless Tree Frog
Conservation status
Least Concern
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Amphibia Order: Anura Family: Hylidae Genus: Hyla Species: H. meridionalis
Binomial name
Hyla meridionalis Boettger, 1874

Hyla meridionalis (common name: Mediterranean Tree Frog, Stripeless Tree Frog) is a species of frog. It resembles the common tree frog, but is larger (some females up to 65 mm), has longer hindlegs, and the flank stripe only reaches to the front legs (often starting at the eyes, not at the nostrils). The croaking resembles that of the common tree frog, but it is deeper and slower: 'wroar... wroar... wroar'.

[edit] Distribution

Southern France, southern Portugal and Spain (from Catalonia to Andalusia), also in Menorca and Madeira. It can also be found in Garajonay National Park, on the island of La Gomera.

[edit] References

• Donaire-Barroso et al (2004). Hyla meridionalis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is of least concern