Help with identification

[mitchb711]

Hi everyone,
I was in my yard today in central New Jersey and found this resting on my deck. I guess it's a toad but would like to know much more about it. I'm no authority and it may be common but I've never seen one of theses.
A photo is attached.

Thanks for the help,
Mitchell

[GrifTheGreat]

It is a grey tree frog. We found one a couple months ago, but I had never seen one before that. They are pretty cool looking!

[Deku]

That's a grey tree frog. A protected species in new jersey. Do not keep it. if you're found with that thing you go to the slammer.

[mitchb711]

Thanks to both of you for your assistance. About 30 minutes after I spotted him he hopped away.

[Deku]

You're welcome. Just be carefull. law enforcers in new jersey are kind of butt-heads. From personal opinion, but yeah.