Sunday, May 31, 2020

May 31, 2020

Location: Maritime Hammock Sanctuary, Melbourne Beach

I'm an exotic Cuban Tree Frog
I prey on native lizards, frogs, and small snakes
I was accidentally introduced into Florida
It's theorized I stowed away in shipping crates.

Sources: University of Florida IFAS Extension - The Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) in Florida

Photo and text © 2020 Dee Fairbanks Simpson

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