Arizona Treefrog
The Arizona treefrog is a small, bright green or brown to copper frog. It features smooth skin, toe pads, mildly webbed hind feet, and a dark eye stripe extending from snout to groin.
About
The Arizona treefrog becomes active with the onset of summer rains, forages in grassy areas near water, occasionally climbs trees, and eats insects, spiders, earthworms and other invertebrates. The frog breeds during summer rains, and its eggs are laid in clusters attached to underwater vegetation. The frog’s skin secretions can cause irritation to a person’s nose and eyes.
Official State Amphibian
The Arizona treefrog is the official state amphibian of Arizona. Did you know Arizona has 24 native frogs and toads? Learn about all of them and the state’s salamanders, toads, turtles, lizards and snakes in A Field Guide to Amphibians and Reptiles in Arizona, Second Edition. The book, published by the Arizona Game and Fish Department, is a must-have resource for identifying and learning about the state’s herpetofauna.
Our Mission
To conserve Arizona’s diverse wildlife resources and manage for safe, compatible outdoor recreation opportunities for current and future generations.
Wildlife Viewing
See wildlife species in the wild.
The Wildlife Viewing Program is committed to achieving wildlife conservation by engaging the public in activities and with cams that increase awareness of and appreciation for wildlife garnering public support for the Department’s unique role in wildlife management. These practices ensure the continued existence of Arizona’s diverse wildlife and habitats by promoting sustainable viewing practices.
See more in the wildlife viewing section of the website