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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.
Eleutherodactylus planirostris is a small frog species native to several Caribbean islands, including Cuba, the Caymans (specifically Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac), and the Bahamas (specifically Eleuthera, Little Bahama Bank, South Bimini, and New Providence).
13 sty 2020 · To hear the Greenhouse Frog's call, visit the USGS Frog Call Lookup. Ants, beetles, other tiny invertebrates. Native to Cuba, introduced in other areas of the Caribbean, and in Hawaii and Florida.
Identification: Eleutherodactylus planirostris is a tiny striped or variably mottled frog, with an adult SVL (snout-vent length) of 16-32 mm (5/8-1.25 in) (Conant and Collins, 1998; Kraus and Thomas, 2009). Generally their dorsal color is brown, but often has distinct reddish or orange tones (Schwartz and Henderson, 1991; Conant and Collins, 1998).
A terrestrial, nocturnal amphibian, the greenhouse frog typically inhabits forests, riparian zones, and other areas that offer shelter and moisture. They are commonly found among husk piles and thrive in human altered areas
The dispersal of the greenhouse frog, Eleutherodactylus planirostris (Anura: Eleutherodactylidae), in Louisiana, with preliminary observations on several potential exotic colonizing species. Journal of Kansas Herpetology, 32:13-16.
Greenhouse frogs are found in areas with climates similar to that of Cuba. They are found in both residential and wild areas, but they prefer lowland areas. They are usually found on the forest floor, where they hide under logs, leaf litter, debris, and in crevices along stream banks.
