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The Po's tree frog (Hyla perrini ( Dufresnes et al., 2018)) is an amphibian of the Hylidae family, widespread in northern Italy, Switzerland (Canton of Ticino) and western Slovenia.

Description
Is a small-medium sized tree frog, which reaches a length of 4–5 cm (1.6–2 in).

Is very similar to Hyla arborea and Hyla intermedia: the coloring of the upper parts is often bright green with an evident side stripe of black or brown color that from the eye reaches the hind legs, unlike the other species, the streak of Hyla perrini is visible only on the sides, and not in front. The undersides are usually yellowish-white. The males, as in all species of tree frog, have a vocal sac under the throat. The fingers are equipped with suction-cup-like feet that allow the animal to climb trees.

Diet
The Po's tree frog is an exclusively insectivore species.

It feeds mainly on fly (flies, mosquitoes or midges), lepidopterans (butterflies and moths) and spiders.

Reproduction
In the spring-summer period, the adults of this species go to water holes, lakes, canals and rivers where they reproduce. These tree frogs are linked to water mainly during the reproductive period.

Distribution and habitat
The range of this species is restricted to northern Italy, mainly in the Po Valley, Switzerland (Canton of Ticino) and western Slovenia. Having only been discovered in 2018, its geographical distribution is not yet fully defined.

Its ideal habitat is near shrubs, bushes or reeds. It prefers rather humid flat or hilly areas.

Taxonomy
Until a few years ago this tree frog was considered a subspecies of Hyla intermedia. In 2018 it was recognized as a species in its own right.