Specimen Information

Osteopilus septentrionalis
Osteopilus septentrionalis
(Cuban Treefrog)
Amphibians-Frogs
Exotic

Specimen ID1613662
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusOsteopilus
Speciesseptentrionalis
Common NameCuban Treefrog
StateMA
CountyMiddlesex
LocalityHome Depot, Somerville, MA
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameCharles
HUC8 Number01090001
HUC10 NameMystic River-Frontal Boston Harbor
HUC10 Number0109000105
HUC12 NameMystic River-Frontal Boston Harbor
HUC12 Number010900010502
Map
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Collection Day29
Collection Month6
Collection Year2019
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on plants
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:16042
Author:Invasive Plant Atlas of New England (IPANE).
Date:2007
Publisher:University of Conneticut, USDA
CommentsThe frog (named Homer) is being kept as a pet.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierWesley Daniel
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number Collected1
Photo
Osteopilus septentrionalis


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