About Animal Facts Common Name: Barking Treefrog Scientific Name: Hyla gratiosa Behavior: Barking treefrogs live high in trees or underground at the base of trees except during mating season. Mating season runs from March through April. Diet: Carnivore Weight: 0.75 oz Length: 2 in - 2.5 in Gestation Period: 7 days Number of Young: 2,000 eggs Habitats: Aquatic (freshwater) Forest Wetlands Fun Facts: Barking treefrogs are the largest tree frogs in North Carolina. They can change color rapidly from green to gray to brown. They usually have dark spots on their back. Threats: Habitat Loss Pollution Endangered Status Endangered Status Extinct in Wild (EW) Critically Endangered (CR) Endangered (EN) Vulnerable (VU) Near Threatened (NT) Least Concern (LC) Not Evaluated (NE) Care and Wellness We provide a variety of habitats and surfaces for the barking treefrog in order to mimic its natural home. They sleep during the day, so look hard for them.