Florida's Frogs & Toads

Treefrogs

Cuban Treefrog

(Osteopilus septentrionalis)

Range:

The invasive Cuban Treefrog was introduced into Florida from the Caribbean, and has now spread throughout most of peninsular Florida.  See a range map...

Breeding Season:

May to October (perhaps longer in some areas)

Call:

 A hoarse, snoring rasp -- can be very loud.  Click here to hear the Cuban Treefrog's call, or visit the USGS Frog Call Lookup.

Identification:

Click on each image to view a larger picture and learn some identification tips.

• Back to Cuban Treefrog Research
• Back to Treefrogs
• Back to Florida's Frogs and Toads

   Cuban Treefrog Links

• The Cuban Treefrog in Florida
• UF News Story - Invasive Frogs
• Discovery Channel News - Giant Frogs
• TBO News - Invasion of the Frogs
• CBS News - Cuban Treefrog in GA

 

• Dr. Steve A. Johnson
• Extension
  • How to Deal with Snakes
  • Free Snake Safety CD/DVD
  • Florida's Frogs & Toads
  • Invasive Cuban Treefrog
  • Kids' Corner
  • Teacher Resources
  • Librarian Resources
  • Fact Sheets by Dr. J
• Teaching
  • Wildlife Ecology & Mgmt.
  • Wetland Wildlife Ecology
  • Natural Resource Sampling
  • Natural Resource Comm.
  • Wildlife Invasions
  • Wildlife of Florida
  • Conservation of Herps
• Research
  • Grad Student Research
  • Cuban Treefrog Research
  • Frogs in Agricultural Areas