Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID163467
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusOsteopilus
Speciesseptentrionalis
Common NameCuban Treefrog
StateFL
CountyHillsborough
Localitydrainage ditch in a residential development at the southeast corner of Kings and Lumsden Avenues in Brandon
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameTampa Bay
HUC8 Number03100206
HUC10 NameLower Hillsborough River-Delaney Creek Frontal
HUC10 Number0310020603
HUC12 NameDelaney Creek-Archie Creek Frontal
HUC12 Number031002060302
Map
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Collection Day23
Collection Month5
Collection Year2003
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker
Statuscollected
Reference 1
Ref. Number:14124
Author:Smith, K.G.
Date:2004
Title:Osteopilus septentrionalis (Cuban Treefrog). Reproductive behavior.
Journal:Herpetological Review
Volume:35
Issue:4
Pages:374-375
CommentsObserved in amplexus with female Southern Leopard Frog (Rana sphenocephala).
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater
Number of Breeding Males1
Specimen ImpactFirst published observation of reproductive interference by O. septentriolnalis.


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [4/19/2024].

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