The European Tree Frog
Hyla intermedia



It is easily recognised by its globe-shaped 5 cm long body and its bright green colouring. Another feature is the two brown stripes which go from the nostrils, over the eye and down along the flanks thus separating the belly area which is smoke-grey or a yellowish-brown and which is darker in the male than in the female.
Another feature which is useful in the recognition of this amphibian is the presence of adhesive discs at the ends of the fingers which enable the frog to climb trees and bushes with agility. This is however a feature which may only be found in adults, in fact juveniles prefer to spend their time near the ground.