Gray Treefrog (Hyla versicolor or Hyla chrysoscelis) - A large frog of size 42-54 mm where the female is larger than the male. It's color can change from gray to green to brown or black. Species are differentiated mostly by their calls. Treefrogs are rarely found on the ground. They usually live in small trees or shrubs near the water's edge.

Figure 2: Gray Treefrog

(Cleveland Museum of Natural History)

Northern Cricket Frog or Blanchard's Cricket Frog (Acris crepitans crepitans or Acris crepitans blanchardi) - Size is 16-38 mm. They live in shallow water or along shores of slow moving bodies of water. Subspecies are separated geographically; Northern found in eastern and upland regions, Blanchard's is more western.

Figure 3: Northern Cricket Frog

(Cleveland Museum of Natural History)

Northern Spring Peeper (Pseudacris crucifer) - Size is 19-32 mm. They are tan to brown colored. Usually live in woodland areas near trees or shrubs that are close to the water. This species was recently moved from the genus Hyla to Pseudacris.

Figure 4: Northern Spring Peeper

 (Cleveland Museum of Natural History)

Mountain Chorus Frog (Pseudacris brachyphona) - Size is 25-32 mm. They are olive colored with yellow on the undersurface of the legs. They are found on wooded hills usually far from water.

Figure 5: Mountain Chorus Frog

Western Chorus Frog (Pseudacris triseriata triseriata) - Size is 19-39 mm. They are usually gray to brown with white undersurfaces but are sometimes olive colored. They live in a wide variety of habitats including areas around cities, prairies and farms.

Figure 6: Western Chorus Frog

Upland Chorus Frog (Pseudacris triseriata feriarum) - Size is 19-35 mm. They are gray to brown colored with cream undersurfaces. They live in moist woodlands or areas around swamps, bogs, marshes, and ponds.