Diet

What does the American Green Tree Frog eat?

American green tree frogs are carnivores. They mostly feed on invertebrates such as crickets, flies and worms. On occasion they may cannibalize other frogs.

They may be seen near houses where they hunt the insects which are attracted by lights.

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Range

Where do you find the American Green Tree Frog?

North America is the native home of the American green tree frog where they can be found in the United States. They can be found in the east of the country. Invasive populations have established in some additional US states through introduction from the pet trade and moving on plant shipments.

They were introduced to Puerto Rico but it is currently uncertain if this population still survives.

Habitat

Where can the American Green Tree Frog survive?

American green tree frogs make their home in swamps, marshes and along river banks and the edge of lakes. They require an area with floating vegetation.

They can be found on the ground or up in tall shrubs and trees.

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Reproduction

How does the American Green Tree Frog produce its young?

Breeding takes place from March to September. Males will call with the assistance of their vocal sac to try and attract a female.

Females will deposit as many as 400 eggs in shallow water or at the surface. These can also be attached to floating vegetation.

These eggs will hatch within a week.

The young spend about a month in their larval form as a tadpole. Within 55 to 63 days after they hatch they will begin their metamorphosis in to an adult frog.

Behavior

What does the American Green Tree Frog do during its day?

American green tree frogs are mostly active by night when they will emerge to find food.

An American green tree frog may cover 3m (10ft) in a single leap.

Their call is said to sound like a 'clanking bell' and may be repeated up to 75 times in a minute.

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Predators and Threats

What stops the American Green Tree Frog from surviving and thriving?

Natural predators of the American green tree frog include birds, fish, larger frogs and snakes.

These frogs are captured in small numbers for the pet trade but not in numbers which would have an effect on their population.

In parts of their range they face competition from introduced Cuban tree frogs.

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Quick facts

American green tree frogs are sometimes nicknamaed 'rain frogs' due to the way they call before and during periods of rain.

They are the official state amphibian of Louisiana and Georgia.