South Carolina wildlife
Barking tree frog
Dryophytes gratiosus
Known for loud barking call; large tree frog of SE ponds
See the Barking tree frog up close
Best months
Apr · May · Jun
Best heard on rainy nights in late spring; check annual breeding reports for peak timing.
Where to look
Congaree National Park (lowland ponds)Francis Marion National Forest (Carolina bays and ponds)
Conservation status
Common in coastal plain longleaf pine and Carolina bay wetlands
Good to know
What does the bark sound like?
A loud, single bark-like note repeated frequently from late spring to early summer.
Is the barking tree frog endangered?
No, but it depends on ephemeral ponds; habitat loss is a concern in some areas.
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