The hind legs are longer than the forelegs and the digits of the hands and feet end in adhesive discs.

It is very rare in southern Switzerland and in a small area of western Slovenia close to the Italian border.

It is found in lowland woods, forests, mountain valleys and wet habitats such as reed beds, at altitudes of up to 1,855 metres (6,086 ft).

In the breeding season, dominant males establish territories near a pond, paddy field, or other area of water and advertise themselves by calling.

[5] The IUCN has rated the Italian tree frog as being of "Least Concern" in its Red List of Threatened Species.