Tree Frogs: Family Hylidae

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Hylidae

Frogs in the family Hylidae are often referred to as "Tree frogs and their allies".  Most scientists would refer to them simply as hylids.  Not all hylids live in trees though.  Many are terrestrial and semi-aquatic. 

Cite this Page: Stenstrom, J. 2008. "Tree Frogs" (OnLine) UntamedScience. Accessed Feb 09, 2012 at http://www.untamedscience.com/biodiversity/animals/chordates/amphibians/frogs/tree-frogs
Stenstrom, J.
Gothenburg University/James Cook University
Created on: Sep 19th, 2008
Last updated: Apr 9th, 2011

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