Charles Darwin
Cuban Tree Frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis)

Cuban Tree Frog

Osteopilus septentrionalis

About the Cuban Tree Frog

The Cuban tree frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) is an amphibian native to the Caribbean region of the Western Hemisphere. It is the largest tree frog of North America. Its wide diet and ability to thrive amongst humans has made it a highly invasive species with established colonies throughout peninsular Florida, the Hawaiian island of Oahu, and throughout the Caribbean Islands. They range in size from 3 to 5.5 in (76 to 140 mm) and vary in color from olive-brown...

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 28,637 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Cuban Tree Frog?

The scientific name of the Cuban Tree Frog is Osteopilus septentrionalis.

How many Cuban Tree Frog sightings have been recorded?

28,637 observations of the Cuban Tree Frog have been recorded on iNaturalist.

28,637 observations on iNaturalist
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