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Are tree frogs indigenous to the Tarrant County section of the Trinity River watershed?

By Ismael M. Belkoura
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YES

Tree frogs are indigenous to the Trinity River watershed in Tarrant County.

There are around 800 species of tree frogs, which are members of the hylidae family. The United States is home to about 30 species.

The most sighted tree frog species in Tarrant County are Blanchard's cricket frogs and American green tree frogs, according to iNaturalist, a crowdsourcing species website. 

Blanchard's cricket frogs live throughout the Central and Southeastern U.S. They generally prefer open areas with muddy shorelines.

American green tree frogs live throughout the Southeastern U.S. The species generally hide on leaves and on the underside of bark and logs. 

There are 42 species of frogs and toads common to the state, including seven species of frogs native to North Texas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

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Sources
Texas Parks and Wildlife A Guide to Common Frogs Across Texas
iNaturalist Blanchard’s Cricket Frog
iNaturalist Green Treefrog
National Wildlife Federation Tree Frogs
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Blanchard’s Cricket Frog
United States Geological Survey Green Treefrog
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