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Scientific Name
Hyla arenicolor
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Hyla arenicolor Cope, 1866
Park
Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
Canyon Treefrog
Park Synonyms
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Subkingdom | Bilateria |
| Infrakingdom | Deuterostomia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum | Gnathostomata |
| Superclass | Tetrapoda |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Hylidae |
| Subfamily | Hylinae |
| Genus | Dryophytes |
| Species | Hyla arenicolor |
Occurrence
Present
Occurrence Notes
Canyon tree frogs are the most commonly seen amphibian in the park, and are usually seen on boulders near streams or stream-beds. Data Source: Persons and Nowak 2005
Nativeness
Native
Nativeness Notes
Data Source: Persons and Nowak 2005
Abundance
Abundant
Abundance Notes
Data Source: Persons and Nowak 2005
Seasonality Tags
-
Breeder
Data Source: Persons and Nowak 2005
Geographic Regions Tags
-
Inner Canyon
Canyon tree frogs live in riparian zones, meaning that they are never found far from streams within the canyon. Despite being called treefrogs, Canyon treefrogs prefer to perch on boulders and rock faces overlooking pools of water. During hot weather they spend the day hiding in rock crevices. They can occasionally be found in the forests of the Rim.
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
17
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
SLS - I&M Office
Created Date
7/24/2001 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
mterwilliger@nps.gov
Last Modified Date
9/7/2016 4:09:13 PM
Notes
Hyla arenicolor (Canyon Tree Frog) is considered a common species of the canyon riparian habitat. This species is especially common near Phantom Canyon and the falls below Havasu Canyon.
Park Species Data Source: Persons and Nowak 2005
Checklist of the Wildlife of the Grand Canyon: Birds, Mammals, Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles. Grand Canyon, AZ: Grand Canyon Association, 2003. Print.
Endemic Amphibians and Reptiles of the Colorado River System: A Status Report. Denver, CO: Colorado River Wildlife Council, 1982. Print.
Miller, Donald M., Robert Young, and Thomas Gatlin. Amphibians and Reptiles of the Grand Canyon National Park. Grand Canyon, AZ: Grand Canyon Natural History Association, 1982. Print.
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