About Hyla femoralis Bosc, 1800
Taxonomic Identity
The pine woods tree frog, scientifically named Hyla femoralis Bosc, 1800 (also referenced as Dryophytes femoralis), is a frog species belonging to the family Hylidae that is endemic to the southeastern United States.
Core Distribution Range
This species is found across the Atlantic and Gulf Coastal plains of the southeastern United States, with its main range stretching from Virginia to Louisiana, and extending south through peninsular Florida as far as Naples and Fort Lauderdale.
Distribution Gaps
It is not present in the Everglades.
Isolated Inland Populations
Separate, isolated inland populations exist in central Alabama and east-central Mississippi.
Climbing Behavior
The pine woods tree frog is an adept climber that often climbs high into trees, though it may sometimes descend to ground level.
Preferred Habitats
It favors habitats including pine woods, savannahs, mixed pine and turkey oak woodlands, and cypress swamps.
Shelter Behavior
During periods of drought or cold weather, it shelters in or under rotten logs, or inside moist tree crevices.
