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Amphibians
There are two species of amphibians known for St. Kitts:
(1) a tree frog (Eleutherodactylus johnstonei), a Lesser Antillean endemic
(although introduced to Jamaica and parts of South America); and
(2) the marine toad (Bufo marinus), widespread in the Caribbean, introduced
from South America early this century to rid sugar cane of the agricultural
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The crapaud, or mountain chicken,
Leptodactylus fallax, is recorded for St.
Kitts, but is presumed to have succumbed to the mongoose. The crapaud still
exists in Dominica and Montserrat, but several attempts to reintroduce the frog
to St. Kitts have failed (C. Evelyn, pers. comm.).
Three species of amphibians are known from Nevis:
(1) the tree frog, (Eleutherodactylus johnstonei),
(2) the recently introduced Cuban Tree Frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis), and
(3) the marine toad.
The Cuban Tree Frog, discovered on the property of the Four Seasons Resort in
Nevis, most probably arrived with plants imported from South Florida, where this
species has also been introduced. The frog is confined to areas of permanent
freshwater. Reports indicate that it may have colonized Jessops, just above the
Resort.
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The
Whistling Tree Frog (E. johnstonei) |
The
Whistling Tree Frog (E. johnstonei) |
The
Whistling Tree Frog (E. johnstonei) |
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Marine
toad (Bufo marinus) |
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Mountain Chicken (Leptodactylus fallax)
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Cuban
Tree Frog (Osteopilus septentrionalis) |
As this website is very much a work in progress, we
welcome any additional materials, photos, corrections or suggestions readers may
have. We also plan on adding a dedicated photo gallery to highlight the
"Flora & Fauna of Nevis" in-depth, and readers contributions are welcome!
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