Cuban Treefrog Research

 

Cuban Treefrog Research at UF

 

The Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) was accidentally brought to Florida in the 1920’s in cargo, and is now established throughout Central and South Florida. This invasive treefrog negatively affects our native wildlife, although the full extent of these effects is unknown. Dr. J's research on the invasive Cuban Treefrog focuses on its ecology and impacts, as well as potential control methods. Click on the links below to learn more about each study.

Cuban Treefrog Deterrent

Cuban Treefrogs cause costly power outages. We tested a deterrent that may help keep Cuban Treefrogs out of utility equipment. More...

Cuban Treefrogs Impacts on Native Species

Grad student Kris Hoffmann studied the effects of Cuban Treefrog removal on native treefrogs. More...

Long Term Amphibian Monitoring Project

UF, University of Tampa, and Biological Research Associates join forces to study the spread and impacts of the Cuban Treefrog. More...

Radio Tracking Cuban Treefrogs

Radiotelemetry has could be used to learn more about the ecology of Cuban Treefrogs. More...