The Hallowell’s tree frog ( Hyla hallowellii ) is found on Okinawa, Amami and Tokunoshima Island.
- Scientific name: Hyla hallowellii
- Common name: Hallowell’s tree frog
- Distribution: Ryukyu Islands
- Habitat: Forests, grassy areas and farm fields near water.
- Diet: Insects
- Average size: 30mm-40mm
- Color: Bright green with a white belly
The Hallowell’s tree frog is fairly common but not often seen. The beautiful frog lives high above the ground in trees making it difficult to find and photograph.
The Hallowell’s tree frog
They are easy to locate during mating season. The male produces a fairly high pitch squeak sound over and over.
The Hallowell’s tree frog -vocal sac
The Hallowell’s tree frog -mating call
The Hallowell’s tree frog
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