




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
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.





Category
AmphibiansRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
Snaps
18
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.
Cuban Tree Frogs have super sticky toe pads that allow them to climb smooth surfaces like windows with ease.
Cuban Tree Frogs can change their skin color to match their surroundings, helping them hide from predators and prey.
Cuban Tree Frogs have a mildly toxic skin secretion that deters some predators when they feel threatened.
Cuban Tree Frogs can tolerate brackish water, which helps them colonize new areas by surviving sea travel.
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.

Eleutherodactylus planirostris
outcompetes and preys on native frogs.
Anolis carolinensis
actively preys on these common lizards.
Thamnophis sirtalis
juveniles may be prey for some snake species.
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Lithobates sphenocephala
eats eggs and juveniles of this native frog.
Singing animals produce complex vocalizations, often for purposes of attracting mates, defending territory, or communicating within their species.
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Danger
2/5 · Low
Always wash your hands after touching frogs, as they can have special skin that might not be safe.
The easiest way to identify Cuban Tree Frog is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.
3-14 cm
0.014-0.12 kg
5-10 years
A hungry hunter, this frog eats many kinds of insects and even other small frogs!
Forests
Ambush
100-4000
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