Photo of Southern Grey Tree Frog

Southern Grey Tree Frog


Scientific Name:

The scientific name for the Southern Grey Tree Frog is Hyla chrysoscelis

Tree Frog/True Frog/Toad:

Tree Frog

Where they're located in New Jersey: 

Southern Grey Tree Frogs can be found in Cape May and southern Cumberland

Placement on Endangerment Scale: 

Endangered (EN)

Physical Characteristics:

Southern Grey Tree Frogs have grey coloring with rare green or brown individuals. They have large rounded toe pads and can grow to be 1-2.5 inches in length.

Preferred habitat:

High in trees, branches over water, vernal pools and swamps