Hylorina sylvatica Bell, 1843

Adult Size

Male Hylorina sylvatica reach a snout-vent length of 53–56 mm (2.1–2.2 inches), while females grow to 60–66 mm (2.4–2.6 inches).

Adult Coloration

Their body color is emerald-green during the day, and changes to dark green at night.

Adult Habitat

Adult Hylorina sylvatica live in permanent pools, temporary pools, swamps, and marshes.

Breeding Requirements

This species needs wetlands surrounded by vegetation to breed.

Oviposition

Females lay eggs in pools.

Larval Habitat

The larvae are aquatic and live in pools and ponds.

Larval Development Water Needs

Because this species spends an extended period of time in the tadpole stage, including overwintering, it needs bodies of water that persist year-round.

Tadpole Body Coloration

Tadpoles are light brown on their upper surface and darker brown on their underside.

Tadpole Head Markings

They have a circular mark around each nostril and a rhomboid-shaped mark between their eyes.