Hispaniolan giant tree frog

The Hispaniolan giant tree frog, or Hispaniola tree frog, is a species of frog in the family Hylidae endemic to Hispaniola, found in both the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Taxonomy

Populations from the southern part of Hispaniola may represent a separate, as yet undescribed species.

Distribution

It is patchily distributed in across the island. They are primarily found in mesic broadleaf forests but also in a range of agricultural habitats, such as cacao and coffee plantations and pastures. They can be found high in the canopy. They are often found along creeks and streams; males call from trees overhanging running water. Eggs are also deposited in running water.

Conservation

The species is threatened by habitat loss caused by degradation of streams and deforestation.