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Cuban Tree Frog

Osteopilus Sptentrionalis

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Field Notes

Description:

Invasive species. Introduced from the Bahamas
Cuban Treefrogs are "sit-and-wait" predators. On warm nights in Florida, it is common to encounter Cuban Treefrogs hanging on walls and windows near lighted areas as they sit and wait for insects (and native treefrogs) to be attracted to the lights.

Habitat:

backyard

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (6)
Jellis
The Cuban treefrog is also an invasive species
larry.middletown
invasive species human introduced from the Bahamas. Carolina anole competitor has forced the remaining population to the treetops :)
Jellis
second one looks a Florida Carpenter Ant Camponotus floridanus
Jellis
Third photo is most likely a Club fungus Clavulinopsis Laeticolor
AshleyT
The first photo is a Brown Anole, Anolis sagrei. The last photo is a Cuban Tree Frog, Osteopilus septentrionalis. Please separate these four photos into their own spottings so they can be properly ID'd for you. Thanks.

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PublishedOctober 9, 2013

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