Non-Native Herpetofauna

Rebecca G. Harvey, Michael R. Rochford, Jennifer Ketterlin, Edward Metzger III, Jennifer Nestler, andFrank J. Mazzotti
Other Contacts: Venetia S. Briggs-Gonzalez, Eric Suarez, andAaron I. Chimelis

This document is WEC386, one of a series of the Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date May 2017.

Laura M. Early, Christy A. Harry, Rebecca G. Harvey, and Frank J. Mazzotti

Kenneth T. Gioeli, Kenneth T. Gioeli, andSteve A. Johnson

There is growing public awareness of Peters’s rock agama in Florida. Adult male agama are highly visible because of their bright red coloration. Juveniles and females are much less colorful. Adult agama are large, fast moving reptiles. This document provides background information about the introduction of agama to Florida as well as biology, conservation issues and management recommendations.

Steve A. Johnson

This publication is one in a series of similar UF/IFAS numbered publications summarizing general knowledge about Florida's introduced reptiles.

Bella Gonzalez, Faith Dunlap, Ethan Hancock, Abbigail Johnson, Sasha Karlsson, Mia Keriazes, Chris Landaeta, Lana Ng, Keraj Patel, Keppler Popovich, and Steve A. Johnson

This publication summarizes general knowledge about the greenhouse frog, a species introduced and established in the United States. Our target audience is primarily homeowners in Hawaii and Florida where the greenhouse frog is most common, but residents in other Southeastern states will also find this publication useful. Greenhouse frogs have been documented in several other states in this region and continue to expand their range. Homeowners usually encounter greenhouse frogs in their gardens and among potted plants, and sometimes in their swimming pools when the frogs fall in. Curious people then seek information on the frog’s identity. Our goals are to provide tips on greenhouse frog identification, to show the frog's geographic range in the United States, and to describe its biology and known or potential impacts.

Frank J. Mazzotti and Rebecca G. Harvey

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.