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In sharp contrast to the surrounding plains the climate is subhumid, especially in the higher Harney region.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Slice 1 "Bisharin" to "Bohea" by Various

Natural History.—Throughout its range Hyla staufferi occurs in subhumid forests and savannas; consequently, the breeding activities are limited by the seasonal occurrence of rainfall, which accumulates in temporary ponds where this species breeds.

From The Systematics of the Frogs of the Hyla Rubra Group in Middle America by león, Juan R.

Distribution.—This subspecies is restricted to subhumid forests and savannas on the Pacific lowlands of Panamá.

From The Systematics of the Frogs of the Hyla Rubra Group in Middle America by león, Juan R.

Climate of the Big Blue River Basin is of the subhumid continental type, with an average annual precipitation of 22 inches in the northwest and 30 inches in the southeast.

From Fishes of the Big Blue River Basin, Kansas by Minckley, W. L.

Hyla staufferi is an inhabitant of subhumid and xeric areas.

From The Systematics of the Frogs of the Hyla Rubra Group in Middle America by león, Juan R.