Greenhouse Frog
Eleutherodactylus planirostris
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyEleutherodactylidae (Rain Frogs)
- GenusEleutherodactylus (Rain Frogs)
- SpeciesEleutherodactylus planirostris (Greenhouse Frog)
About the Greenhouse Frog
The greenhouse frog (Eleutherodactylus planirostris) is a species of frog in the family Eleutherodactylidae, native to Cuba, the Bahamas, and the Cayman Islands, and it has been introduced to other areas, such as Florida, Hawaii, Guam, Hong Kong and Shenzhen.
The greenhouse frog is a very small species, ranging from 17 to 31 mm (0.67 to 1.22 in) in length. These frogs are usually drab or olive-brown in colour, and occur in two forms; one has two broad stripes running longitudinally down the back, and the other is mottled. The undersides of both are a paler colour than the back, and the eyes are red.
The greenhouse frog is native to Cuba and some other islands in the West Indies. It has been introduced to Hawaii and Florida, where it has become common. It has been sporadically found in southern Georgia, southern Alabama and eastern Louisiana. It is an introduced species in Jamaica, Guam and Shenzhen, China. It lives in moist leaf litter, often near human habitations, but is seldom seen because it is nocturnal. It sometimes emerges on warm, rainy days in summer, and in Florida, it has been found hibernating in March under the flaking bark... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Greenhouse Frog in Big Cypress National Preserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big Cypress National Preserve | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 2 | Everglades National Park | 🇺🇸 United States | |
| 3 | Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Ciénaga de Zapata | 🇨🇺 Cuba | |
| 5 | Bastimentos Island National Marine Park | 🇵🇦 Panama | |
| 6 | Cahuita National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Tortuguero National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 9 | La Amistad International Park (Panama) | 🇵🇦 Panama |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Greenhouse Frog in Big Cypress National Preserve?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Greenhouse Frog sighting in Big Cypress National Preserve, based on 43 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Greenhouse Frog in Big Cypress National Preserve?
April has the highest sighting rate for Greenhouse Frog in Big Cypress National Preserve in our monthly data.