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Biscayne National Park
Amphibians
The following amphibians have been documented in Biscayne National Park. They have been sorted alphabetically by common name. The list is not exhaustive, and documented sightings of species not on this list are welcome. Submit your sightings to the webmaster.

Cuban Tree Frog, Osteopilus septentrionalis
Eastern Narrowmouth Toad, Gastrophryne caarolinensis
Greenhouse Frog, Eleutherodactylus planirostris
Green Tree Frog, Hyla cinerea
Southern Toad, Bufo terrestris
Squirrel Tree Frog, Hyla squirella
Semaphore pricklypear cactus  

Did You Know?
In 2001, scientists taking a plant inventory in Biscayne National Park discovered a population of semaphore pricklypear cactus, one of the world's rarest plants. Previously known as only 9 plants in the lower Florida Keys, the new population numbered 570 plants...over 60 times the previous count.

Last Updated: July 31, 2006 at 12:41 EST