Cuban Tree Frog
The Cuban tree frog is a nocturnal species that sleeps throughout the day and stays active at night, mostly for feeding. This frog can climb well and eat whatever its mouth can take inside.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Hylidae |
Genus | Osteopilus |
Scientific Name | Osteopilus septentrionalis |
Size | 3-5.5 in (7.62-13.9 cm) |
Color | Grayish white to bronze or olive brown to gray |
Distribution | Cuba, Bahamas, and Cayman Islands, the Us Virgin Islannds, Louisiana, Hawaii, the British Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico |
Habitat | Tropical and coastal places, freshwaters, forests, mountains, urban and suburban areas |
Diet | Lizards, other frogs like eastern narrow-mouthed toads, southern leopard frogs, and tropical house geckos, small crustaceans, and smaller snakes |
Hibernation Fact | It goes into hibernation |
Predators | Snakes, raccoons, and skunks |
Breeding Season | May-October |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous and external fertilization |
Clutch Size | 3,000 eggs |
Hatching Period | After 24-32 days |
Metamorphosis Period | 3 weeks |
Reproductive Age | Males: 120 days Females: 225 days |
Average Lifespan | 5-10 years in the wild and 12-13 years in captivity |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |