Jamaican Laughing Frog
Osteopilus ocellatus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusOsteopilus (North Caribbean Treefrogs)
- SpeciesOsteopilus ocellatus (Jamaican Laughing Frog)
About the Jamaican Laughing Frog
The Jamaican laughing frog (Osteopilus ocellatus) is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to Jamaica. Other common names include Savanna-la-Mar treefrog. This is a common species in most parts of Jamaica, where it occurs in a variety of habitat types, including developed but rural areas.
It is associated with bromeliads as it sometimes lays its eggs inside these plants and the tadpoles develop there. It does this in regions of Jamaica where the porous limestone substrate prevents reliable above-ground water storage. On other parts of the island the frog will brood in streams or pools of water.
Taxonomic studies determined that the binomial names Rana ocellata and Osteopilus brunneus belong to this species as synonyms, and distinguished this taxon from the mainly South American species Leptodactylus latrans. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Jamaican Laughing Frog in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park
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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 | Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Jamaican Laughing Frog in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Jamaican Laughing Frog sighting in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park, based on 5 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Jamaican Laughing Frog in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Jamaican Laughing Frog in Blue and John Crow Mountains National Park in our monthly data.