University:
University of Georgia
Course:
BIOL-1010 | Fundamentals of Biology
Academic year:

2019
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1
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hacedoras1kxy

Be on the Watch for the Invasive Cuban Tree Frog Cuban Tree frogs are an invasive species originating in Cuba, the Caymans and the Bahamas that have established populations up through Florida. Jekyll Island is the only known breeding population in Georgia. These frogs out compete native tree frogs, and also predate on our native tree frogs. These invasive love to hide out in plants, most predominantly the Travelers palm. How to Identify a Cuban Tree Frog • Bulging eyes • Large Toe pads • Males have black patches on front foot. • Typically larger than natives Cuban Tree Frogs typically have a brownish green coloration. Sometimes the color morph can be lighter to the point that the skin is white. Most adults will have the brownish green coloration. Many even forming warts. ^Top: Adult green tree frog. Bottom: Sub adult Cuban tree frog Adult female Adult Male Cuban tree frogs range in size, the largest, adult females, can grow to be If you find a Cuban Tree Frog please call the Wildlife 5.5 inches long. Adult males are typically smaller. Juvenile frogs, are Cell Phone at: smaller even, typically the size of (912)222-5992 native tree frogs, around 2 inches. Native Look-A-likes: Green Tree Frog Squirrel Tree Frog Southern Toad