Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID1872909
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusOsteopilus
Speciesseptentrionalis
Common NameCuban Treefrog
StateVA
CountyFauquier
LocalityWarrenton horticultural nursery
Mapping AccuracyAccurate
HUC8 NameMiddle Potomac-Anacostia-Occoquan
HUC8 Number02070010
HUC10 NameCedar Run
HUC10 Number0207001006
HUC12 NameOwl Run-Cedar Run
HUC12 Number020700100602
Map
Collection Month4
Collection Year1992
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayhitch hiker on plants
Statusfailed
Reference 1
Ref. Number:18030
Author:Mitchell, J.C.
Date:1999
Title:Field notes: Osteopilus septentrionalis (Cuban treefrog). VA: Fauquier Co., Warrenton
Journal:Catesbeiana
Volume:19
Issue:1
Pages:32
CommentsThe specimen was not captured. It was probably a single waif that rafted aboard a horticultural plant transported from a nursery in Florida.
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordstate
VerifierJoseph C. Mitchell


Disclaimer:

The data represented on this site vary in accuracy, scale, completeness, extent of coverage and origin. It is the user's responsibility to use these data consistent with their intended purpose and within stated limitations. We highly recommend reviewing metadata files prior to interpreting these data.

Citation information: U.S. Geological Survey. [2025]. Nonindigenous Aquatic Species Database. Gainesville, Florida. Accessed [5/21/2025].

Contact us if you are using data from this site for a publication to make sure the data are being used appropriately and for potential co-authorship if warranted.

For general information and questions about the database, contact Wesley Daniel. For problems and technical issues, contact Matthew Neilson.