1. A genus of small tree frogs found in the Americas, Europe, and Asia, typically with adhesive toe pads for climbing.
Usage: scientific/zoological term; often used in plural as 'hylas'

Examples

• The hyla is well adapted to life in trees with its specialized toe pads.
• Scientists studied the hyla population in the rainforest canopy.
• A hyla's call can be heard echoing through the wetlands at night.
• The green hyla blends perfectly with the foliage of its habitat.
• Hylas are among the smallest frog species in North America.