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Hispaniolan common tree frog

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Genus
  
Osteopilus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Rank
  
Species

Family
  
Hylidae

Scientific name
  
Osteopilus dominicensis

Higher classification
  
Osteopilus

Order
  
Frog

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Similar
  
Frog, Osteopilus, Hispaniolan giant tree frog, Long‑tailed porcupine, Cape short‑eared gerbil

The Hispaniolan common tree frog or Dominican tree frog (Osteopilus dominicensis) is a species of frog in the Hylidae family endemic to the island of Hispaniola. It is found in the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Hispaniolan common tree frog 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.

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Hispaniolan common tree frog Wikipedia