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Photo by Brad M. Glorioso
Cuban Treefrogs (CTFs), Osteopilus septentrionalis, are
not native to the United States, but there have been
recent confirmed reports of individuals from
Louisiana. This species is established in peninsular
Florida, causing many problems there including:
•  CTFs outcompete native treefrogs for resources
•  CTFs are direct predators upon native treefrogs
and other wildlife
•  CTFs often take over birdhouses and lay eggs in
small fish ponds, and birdbaths
•  CTFs secrete a mucus that burns eyes, and cause
allergy-like reactions in humans and pets
•  CTFs cause costly power outages by shortcircuiting utility switches as they seek refuge
Cuban Treefrogs prefer moist, shady areas and breed throughout the warmer months.
Identification of Cuban Treefrogs
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Large size - up to 5 inches!
Much larger toepads than our native treefrogs
Bumpy toad-like skin
Skin on top of head fused with skull
Extremely variable in color – pale to dark
Young often have reddish eyes, a light line down
their side, and blue bones apparent on hind legs
Photo by John D. Willson
For more information on Cuban Treefrog identification, natural history,
and to hear their advertisement call, visit http://
www.louisianaherps.com/cuban-treefrog---osteopilus.html or scan the
QR Code at the right with your mobile device
To report a suspected
sighting, send a
description & photos to
Brad ‘Bones’ Glorioso at
gloriosob429@gmail.com
Louisiana Amphibian and
Reptile Enthusiasts
www.louisianaherps.com