Shelkovnikov's Tree Frog
Hyla orientalis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusHyla (Palearctic Treefrogs)
- SpeciesHyla orientalis (Shelkovnikov's Tree Frog)
About the Shelkovnikov's Tree Frog
Hyla orientalis, also known as the eastern tree frog, oriental tree frog or Shelkovnikov's tree frog, is a species from the genus Hyla. The species was originally described by Jacques von Bedriaga in 1890, and is found in eastern and southeastern Europe as well as Asia Minor and parts of west Asia.
Tree frogs living within the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone have a remarkably darker dorsal skin coloration than frogs from outside the Zone. Dark coloration is known to protect against different sources of radiation by neutralizing free radicals and reducing DNA damage, and, particularly melanin pigmentation has been proposed as a buffering mechanism against ionizing radiation. Exposure to high levels of ionizing radiation, likely at the time of the accident, may have been selected for darker coloration in Chornobyl tree frogs.
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Recent sightings of Shelkovnikov's Tree Frog in Białowieża National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Białowieża National Park | 🇵🇱 Poland | |
| 2 | Biebrza National Park | 🇵🇱 Poland |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Shelkovnikov's Tree Frog in Białowieża National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Shelkovnikov's Tree Frog sighting in Białowieża National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Shelkovnikov's Tree Frog in Białowieża National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Shelkovnikov's Tree Frog in Białowieża National Park in our monthly data.