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Cuban Tree Frog

Osteopilus septentrionalis

The Cuban Tree Frog is a fun and colorful frog that loves to climb trees! It has big eyes and can make loud sounds, especially at night when it's looking for friends.

Habitat: Forests

Appearance

The Cuban Tree Frog has large, sticky toe pads and warty skin. Its color varies from gray to brown, green, or yellowish, often with darker blotches or stripes. They have notably large eyes.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyHylidaeGenusOsteopilus
Cuban Tree Frog
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Cuban Tree Frog

Category

Amphibians

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

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Interesting facts

Female Cuban Tree Frogs lay thousands of tiny eggs at once!

These frogs can live for over 10 years in the right conditions.

They can eat other frogs, even some much bigger than themselves!

They often hide in pipes and under the eaves of houses.

Special abilities

Ability

Sticky Climber

Cuban Tree Frogs have super sticky toe pads that allow them to climb smooth surfaces like windows with ease.

Ability

Color Changer

Cuban Tree Frogs can change their skin color to match their surroundings, helping them hide from predators and prey.

Ability

Skin Shield

Cuban Tree Frogs have a mildly toxic skin secretion that deters some predators when they feel threatened.

Ability

Saltwater Survivor

Cuban Tree Frogs can tolerate brackish water, which helps them colonize new areas by surviving sea travel.

Measurements & details

Length
3-14 cm
Weight
0.014-0.12 kg
Lifespan
5-10 years
Clutch Size
100-4000
Metamorphosis
20-30 days

Diet & Feeding

A hungry hunter, this frog eats many kinds of insects and even other small frogs!

Age differences: Tadpoles eat algae and decaying plant matter before becoming carnivorous adults.

Primary Foods

  • insects
  • spiders
  • snails
  • small lizards
  • smaller frogs
  • tree frog eggs

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

hunts

Greenhouse Frog

Eleutherodactylus planirostris

outcompetes and preys on native frogs.

hunts

Green Anole

Anolis carolinensis

actively preys on these common lizards.

eaten by

Common Garter Snake

Thamnophis sirtalis

juveniles may be prey for some snake species.

hunts

Southern Leopard Frog

Lithobates sphenocephala

eats eggs and juveniles of this native frog.

Traits

Also known as

Giant Tree Frog

Collections

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Always wash your hands after touching frogs, as they can have special skin that might not be safe.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Cuban Tree Frog?

3-14 cm

How much does Cuban Tree Frog weigh?

0.014-0.12 kg

How long does Cuban Tree Frog live?

5-10 years

What does Cuban Tree Frog eat?

A hungry hunter, this frog eats many kinds of insects and even other small frogs!

Where is Cuban Tree Frog usually found?

Forests

How does Cuban Tree Frog hunt?

Ambush

How many eggs does Cuban Tree Frog lay?

100-4000

How long does Cuban Tree Frog take to complete metamorphosis?

20-30 days

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