Hispaniolan Common Treefrog
Osteopilus dominicensis
Silhouette: Dmitry Bogdanov (vectorized by T. Michael Keesey) · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyHylidae (Hylid Tree Frogs)
- GenusOsteopilus (North Caribbean Treefrogs)
- SpeciesOsteopilus dominicensis (Hispaniolan Common Treefrog)
About the Hispaniolan Common Treefrog
The Hispaniolan common tree frog, Hispaniolan laughing tree frog (Osteopilus dominicensis), or Dominican tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae endemic to the island of Hispaniola (both the Dominican Republic and Haiti).
It is an abundant, ubiquitous species on Hispaniola, found from sea level up to 2,000 m (6,600 ft) asl. It occurs anywhere near water in forests and anthropogenic open areas. It breeds in standing bodies water, both temporary and permanent. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Hispaniolan Common Treefrog in Los Haitises National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Los Haitises National Park
Eastern Cane Toad
Rhinella marina
Yellow Split-Toed Frog
Eleutherodactylus flavescens
Abbott's Robber Frog
Eleutherodactylus abbotti
Hispaniolan Giant Frog
Eleutherodactylus inoptatus
Hispaniolan Red-Rumped Frog
Eleutherodactylus weinlandi
Caribbean White-lipped Frog
Leptodactylus albilabris
American Bullfrog
Lithobates catesbeianus
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Haitises National Park | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | |
| 2 | Jaragua National Park | 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Hispaniolan Common Treefrog in Los Haitises National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Hispaniolan Common Treefrog sighting in Los Haitises National Park, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Hispaniolan Common Treefrog in Los Haitises National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Hispaniolan Common Treefrog in Los Haitises National Park in our monthly data.