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Step 1
Look for the Green treefrog in the southeastern United States from Delaware south towards Florida and along the gulf coast west to Texas. You might also see one in parts of Arkansas, Illinois and Tennessee.
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Step 2
Spot a Green treefrog in its preferred habitats. Green treefrogs like to live near or on vegetation near sources of water. You can find them near ponds, marshes or lakes. You may also spot them clinging to the undersides of leaves during the daytime hours.
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Step 3
Take note of the Green treefrog's size. This particular treefrog ranges from 1.25 to 2.5 inches in length. Female Green treefrogs are larger than males.
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Step 4
Observe the appearance of the Green treefrog. They usually have bright green upperparts, but the upperparts can also have a yellowish or a grayish-green color. The underparts of this frog are cream or white in color. Green treefrogs also have a white or cream-colored stripe that runs along the side of the frog's body from the upper jaw down. They have smooth skin, large toe pads and long legs as well. Some Green treefrogs may have very small black or yellow spots on their backs.
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Step 5
Listen to the clanking sounds of the Green treefrog if the treefrog is nearby. From a longer distance, however, the sound of the Green Treefrog is similar to a cowbell. The call of this frog has a repetitive nature.
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Step 6
Watch the behaviors of the Green treefrog. This frog is most active during moist or wet weather. Furthermore, this particular frog prefers to walk as opposed to jumping, unless it is disturbed.
