Mexican Treefrog vs. Canyon Tree Frog

They meet in the foothills of northwestern Mexico, where both call from rain pools and streams. A: A broad dark band from the nostril through the eye to the shoulder in the Mexican Treefrog; no stripe through the eye; the head is blotched in the Canyon Tree Frog. B: Smooth skin with irregular dark blotches in the Mexican Treefrog; rough and warty, grey, tan or olive in the Canyon Tree Frog. The Canyon Tree Frog sits on rocks beside canyon streams; the Mexican Treefrog in trees, yards and rain pools.

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