Mediterranean tree frog

Mediterranean tree frog

Stripeless tree frog

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Hyla meridionalis

The Mediterranean tree frog (Hyla meridionalis ), or stripeless tree frog, is a species of frog found in south-west Europe and north-west Africa. It resembles the European tree frog, but is larger (some females are up to 65 millimetres (2.6 in) long), has longer hind legs, and the flank stripe only reaches to the front legs (often starting at the eyes, not at the nostrils). The croaking resembles that of H. arborea, but it is deeper and slower.

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The Hyla meridionalis generally breed from the end of March through the beginning of July; their breeding is dependent on a few variables, including water availability. The strapless tree frog has a larval period of 15 days.

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Distribution

Geography

This frog is found in central and southern Portugal, Spain (from Catalonia to Andalusia and Extremadura), southern France, northern Italy (only Liguria), Morocco, northern Algeria and northern Tunisia. It also has ancient introduced populations in Madeira and the Canary Islands and a recent introduction in Menorca.

Mediterranean tree frog habitat map
Mediterranean tree frog habitat map
Mediterranean tree frog
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References

1. Mediterranean tree frog Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mediterranean_tree_frog
2. Mediterranean tree frog on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/55557/11317657

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