Cuban Tree Frog

IraRunyan

This is the reason that I don't have any Native Green Tree frogs in my backyard....... a Cuban Tree Frog

Maestro

Nice image anyhow...I like the spread webbed feet. I am assuming these are an invasive species that came across on logs and boats from Cuba.

IraRunyan

Maestro wrote:

Nice image anyhow...I like the spread webbed feet. I am assuming these are an invasive species that came across on logs and boats from Cuba.

Yes, It's an invasive species. They started in south Florida and now have moved North. They get to be as large as 5" in length, and they are compeating with the small native Green Tree Frogs for food, and in fact are known to eat our native species ( the native Tree Frog is only 1 1/2" to 2" in size).

flflier

The greenies may still be there. We noticed here as well that the natives seem to have vanished replaced by cubans but walking the yard with a flashlight has revealed nearly a dozen natives. I think they are just becomming more careful about where they hide and feed.

Nice Shot btw

Jim

IraRunyan

flflier wrote:

The greenies may still be there. We noticed here as well that the natives seem to have vanished replaced by cubans but walking the yard with a flashlight has revealed nearly a dozen natives. I think they are just becomming more careful about where they hide and feed.

Nice Shot btw

Jim

Actually, I was out with a flashlight looking for the Native Green Tree Frog when I came upon this Cuban Treefrog.........

Maestro

IraRunyan wrote:

Actually, I was out with a flashlight looking for the Native Green Tree Frog when I came upon this Cuban Treefrog.........

If you two ever venture to the Texas Coast from Beaumont on down to Brownsville, you will see them for sure. I wish I had them up here where I am in North Texas.

Harryb

Terrific capture Ira.