Go Find It!

Gray treefrogs are found throughout Missouri in forests, along tree-lined rivers, and in wooded backyards. For more on these far-out frogs, hop over to mdc.mo.gov/field-guide.

Gray Treefrog

Quick-Change Artists

Gray treefrogs change color, turning gravel-gray, bark-brown, or leaf-green to blend in with their surroundings.

Get a Grip

A treefrog’s toes cling like suction cups to leaves, tree trunks, and even glass. Sticky mucus gives the frog an even better grip.

Attention-Grabbing Armpits

Although most of a treefrog’s body is nearly invisible against a barky background, the inner thighs are bright yellow or orange.

Working the Night Shift

At night, treefrogs prowl the forest canopy, hunting for insects and spiders to eat.

Spring Singers

Males sing in the spring to get a girlfriend. The call is a musical, birdlike trill.