Osteopilus septentrionalis

The Rainette of Cuba ( Osteopilus septentrionalis ) is largest of the Rainette S North-American, originating in Cuba and the islands the Bahamas. It was introduced with Puerto Rico, and especially in Florida, where it is regarded as a invasive Espèce.

Taxonomy

The species was sometimes regarded as a standard Rainette (kind Hyla spp.). Certain morphological characteristics pushed to arrange it in a kind with share, the kind Osteopilus .

Description

The Tree frog of Cuba measures from 8 to 13 cm length, it is of variable color (gray, brownish or greenish). The female is larger than the male. Its Peau is warted, like that of the Crapaud S, and it has broad adhesive discs at the end of the fingers.

Behavior

The animal is night, it hides in all types of wet places (including close to the man) during the day. From night, it is activated and driven out a little everywhere, including near the sources of light (which attract the Insecte S).

Food

It is known for its voracity, being nourished of all the animals moreover small size: Insect S, let us oisillons, Lézard S and Serpent S of small size, without forgetting the others Grenouille S, including its own species.

Conservation

Not threatened, the species on the contrary is regarded as invasive with the the United States, where it causes depredations on the indigenous Amphibians and reptiles, and where it reached the State of Georgia since 2004.

Captivity

The Tree frog of Cuba is sometimes raised by the terrariophiles and in Zoo. It can live from 5 to 10 years in breeding, where it is usually nourished of Criquet S.

References

checked Sept. 2007

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