Hispaniolan common tree frog

Hispaniolan common tree frog

Dominican tree frog

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Osteopilus dominicensis

The Hispaniolan common 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).

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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.

References

1. Hispaniolan common tree frog Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hispaniolan_common_tree_frog
2. Hispaniolan common tree frog on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/55808/56091184

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