Osteopilus septentrionalis (Duméril & Bibron, 1841)

Cuban Treefrog
Cuban Tree Frog

Not native to Florida

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Cuban treefrogs are native to Cuba, the Isle of Pines, the Cayman Islands and the Bahamas. They were first reported in the Florida keys, and have now spread northward throughout nearly the entire Florida peninsula.
Osteopilus septentrionalis are 4-13 cm (1-1/2 - 5 in.) long and have much larger toe pads than the native treefrogs. The skin is bumpy, and their color can vary from nearly white to dark green or brown with darker markings on the back and legs.
These photos are of several individuals, the Cuban treefrog pictured on the blue ladder and hanging on the wall with a vine is one individual The more colorful frog and three of the other photos are another individual. The two entire photos of the second Cuban treefrog show how their color can vary, in this instance from very pale when on the white wood to darker shades after moving to the coquina rock a short while later.
These frogs are an invasive species, having a significant negative impact on native populations, both by out-competing the native species, but also by also eating the native treefrogs.

Osteopilus septentrionalis is a member of the Hylidae - True tree frogs family.

iNaturalist profile for this species

For more information on this species, visit the following link:
University of Florida IFAS Extension page for this species

Date record last modified: Feb 26, 2026