Retreat Use by the Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis): Implications for Successful Colonization in Florida

Meshaka, Walter E.

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“…on Os. taurinus ), Osteopilus (Noble, 1923 and Schwartz and Henderson, 1991 on O. vastus ; Lynn, 1958 and Williams et al, 1963 on O. dominicensis ; Schwartz and Henderson, 1991 and Meshaka, 1996 on O. septentrionalis ), and Trachycephalus (Kwet and Solé, 2008 on Tr. dibernardoi ; Lutz, 1973 on Tr.…”

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The phylogeny of the Casque‐headed Treefrogs (Hylidae: Hylinae: Lophyohylini)

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The South American and West Indian Casque‐headed Treefrogs (Hylidae: Hylinae: Lophyohylini) include 85 species. These are notably diverse in morphology (e.g. disparate levels of cranial hyperossification) and life history (e.g. different reproductive modes, chemical defences), have a wide distribution, and occupy habitats from the tropical rainforests to semiarid scrubland. In this paper, we present a phylogenetic analysis of this hylid tribe based on sequence fragments of up to five mitochondrial (12S, 16S, ND1, COI, Cytb) and six nuclear genes (POMC, RAG‐1, RHOD, SIAH, TNS3, TYR). We included most of its species (> 96%), in addition to a number of new species. Our results indicate: (i) the paraphyly of Trachycephalus with respect to Aparasphenodon venezolanus; (ii) the nonmonophyly of Aparasphenodon, with Argenteohyla siemersi, Corythomantis galeata and Nyctimantis rugiceps nested within it, and Ap. venezolanus nested within Trachycephalus; (iii) the polyphyly of Corythomantis; (iv) the nonmonophyly of the recognized species groups of Phyllodytes; and (v) a pervasive low support for the deep relationships among the major clades of Lophyohylini, including C. greeningi and the monotypic genera Itapotihyla and Phytotriades. To remedy the nonmonophyly of Aparasphenodon, Corythomantis, and Trachycephalus, we redefined Nyctimantis to include Aparasphenodon (with the exception of Ap. venezolanus, which we transferred to Trachycephalus), Argenteohyla, and C. galeata. Additionally, our results indicate the need for taxonomic work in the following clades: (i) Trachycephalus dibernardoi and Tr. imitatrix; (ii) Tr. atlas, Tr. mambaiensis and Tr. nigromaculatus; and (iii) Phyllodytes. On the basis of our phylogenetic results, we analyzed the evolution of skull hyperossification and reproductive biology, with emphasis on the multiple independent origins of phytotelm breeding, in the context of Anura. We also analyzed the inter‐related aspects of chemical defences, venom delivery, phragmotic behaviour, co‐ossification, and prevention of evaporative water loss.

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The phylogeny of the Casque‐headed Treefrogs (Hylidae: Hylinae: Lophyohylini)

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“…These large treefrogs prey on native anurans in urban and natural areas (Heflick 2001;Johnson unpubl. data;Meshaka 1996b;Meshaka 2001;Wyatt and Forys 2004), and their tadpoles have been experimentally shown to be superior competitors to tadpoles of some native anuran species (Smith 2005a, b). Reproductive interference by O. septentrionalis on other anurans has also been documented, although effects of such behavior may be minimal (Meshaka 1996c;Smith 2004).…”

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Geographic trend in sexual size dimorphism and body size of Osteopilus septentrionalis (Cuban treefrog): implications for invasion of the southeastern United States

McGarrity

Johnson

2008

Biol Invasions

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We collected Osteopilus septentrionalis from Central Florida for analysis of sexual size dimorphism and compared our data to published information from populations across the native and introduced range of the species. We found significant sexual size dimorphism (females larger), with the degree of dimorphism decreasing with increasing degrees north latitude, a trend largely driven by a pronounced decrease in female mean snout to vent length. Potential explanations for this trend include reduced growth rates, increased time to maturity, and reduced life expectancy, all of which may be tied to climatic variation. A trend of decreasing female mean size toward the northernmost extent of the current introduced range of this species may be indicative of diminished impacts and invasive success. Geographical variation in morphology and its associated implications should be evaluated when considering the potential impacts of invasive species.

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“…The Cuban treefrog lives in diverse habitats including banana plantations, around stone cisterns, marshes, flooded pastures, roadside ditches, and mangroves (Schwartz and Henderson, 1991). Its diet includes beetles, roaches, crickets, moths, caterpillars, mayflies, and small crustaceans and vertebrates (Meshaka, 1996a). Other aspects of natural history of O. septentrionalis are in Babbit and Meshaka (2000) and Meshaka (2001).…”

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“…Vargas-S., personal observations). A single human-mediated dispersal event can transport several individuals to a new place, favoring the chances of future interaction between males and females (Meshaka, 1996b). The accidental transport of several individuals apparently is a common event (Meshaka, 1996c;Townsend et al, 2000).…”

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“…Such behavior can be described as broad dietary requirements, being a habitat generalist, being associated with humans and having high vagility (Ehrlich et al, 1989;Sakai et al, 2001). Osteopilus septentrionalis meets these requirements (Meshaka, 1996a;1996b;1996c). For instance, facultative cannibalism in tadpoles of O. septentrionalis increases the probability of survival in diverse aquatic habitats, including those with unpredictable or limited food resources (Babbit and Meshaka, 2000).…”

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Breeding Behavior and Colonization Success of the Cuban Treefrog Osteopilus Septentrionalis

Salinas

2006

Herpetologica

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Breeding behavior of individuals can play an important role in the success of an invasive event. I studied the breeding behavior of the Cuban treefrog Osteopilus septentrionalis, an invasive anuran species endemic to Cuba, but accidentally introduced to Puerto Rico and other countries. Breeding events lasted only one night, the sex ratio was male-biased, and male mating behavior changed from acoustic competition to scramble searching over the breeding event. Most of the males had similar opportunities to mate with a large or small female. Males did not defend territories and did not exhibit parental care. Males of any size

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Retreat Use by the Cuban Treefrog (Osteopilus septentrionalis): Implications for Successful Colonization in Florida

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The phylogeny of the Casque‐headed Treefrogs (Hylidae: Hylinae: Lophyohylini)

The phylogeny of the Casque‐headed Treefrogs (Hylidae: Hylinae: Lophyohylini)

Geographic trend in sexual size dimorphism and body size of Osteopilus septentrionalis (Cuban treefrog): implications for invasion of the southeastern United States

Breeding Behavior and Colonization Success of the Cuban Treefrog Osteopilus Septentrionalis

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