Definition of tree frog in English English dictionary
Tree frogs are frogs of the family Hylidae. They are of small size and more elegant in form than the true frogs (family Ranidae). Many tree frogs have bright coloration
any of various Old World arboreal frogs distinguished from true frogs by adhesive suckers on the toes
Any of various small arboreal frogs of the family Hylidae having long toes terminating in adhesive disks. Also called tree toad. or tree toad Any of some 550 species (family Hylidae) of mostly arboreal frogs, found worldwide but primarily in the New World. Most species are small, slender, and long-legged and have suckerlike adhesive disks on the finger and toe tips. Some do not climb well and live in water, on land, or in a burrow. Most species lay eggs in water. Young marsupial frogs (genus Gastrotheca), of South America, develop in a brood pouch on the female's back