Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1702348
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusOsteopilus
Speciesseptentrionalis
Common NameCuban Treefrog
StateNC
CountyDurham
LocalityDurham, NC
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameHaw
HUC8 Number03030002
Map
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Collection Day16
Collection Month10
Collection Year2022
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on vehicle
Reference 1
Ref. Number:39064
Author:Price, M.
Date:2022
Title:Toxic invasive tree frog hitched ride in car traveling from Florida to North Carolina
Publisher:The News & Observer
Reference 2
Ref. Number:39065
Author:BeWild Reptile Rescue
Date:2022
Title:This tiny froglet was found hitchhiking
CommentsJuvenile Cuban Treefrog found in car after trip from Florida. Retained by BeWild Reptile Rescue under a North Carolina educational permit.
Record TypeLiterature
VerifierJonathan Freedman and NCWRC
Number Collected1


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Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2024]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [12/3/2024].

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