Turtles and amphibians of southern Haiti

The Audubon Center appreciates all nature, not just birds.  Here are some photos of turtles and frogs found in the Les Cayes area.  Does any one know which species they are?

Frogs A & B - This is the invasive species the Cane toad, or Marine toad.  They secret a toxin that can kill small mammals and harm humans, and they eat Haiti's native animals. 

C'est l'espèce invasive le crapaud de canne, ou crapaud marin. Ils secrète une toxine qui peut tuer les petits mammifères et les humains de nuire, et ils mangent les animaux indigènes d'Haïti. 


Frog C is most likely Eleutherodactylus abbotti.

The turtle is most likely Trachemys stejnegeri, though the range map on CaribHerp indicates it may be the other native freshwater turtle Trachemys decorata.

Frog A - Etang Lachaux

Frog A - Etang Lachaux

Frog B - Etang Laborde

Frog C - Les Cayes.

Frog C - Les Cayes.

Frog C - Les Cayes.

Turtle A

Turtle A

Turtle A