Ecological Risk Screening Summary - Greenhouse Frog (Eleutherodactylus planirostris) - Uncertain Risk

Species that are considered uncertain risk need a more in-depth assessment beyond the Risk Summary to better define the species’ risk to U.S. environments.

E. planirostris is a frog that has successfully established populations in five states within the contiguous U.S. as well as in Hawaii, Guam, several Caribbean islands, Mexico, Honduras, Panama, Hong Kong, and the Philippines. The typical pathway of introduction is through the nursery trade. Introduction of E. planirostris is projected to affect native insectivores, nutrient cycling, and leaf-litter decomposition rates. The species may also serve as a prey item for other problematic, non-native species. Also, three E. planirostris in Florida tested positive for the fungus Bd, which is OIE-reportable. However, clear scientific evidence of negative impact to native species or ecosystems has yet to be documented. Climate match to the contiguous U.S. is high overall, with highest match occurring in the southeastern U.S. Overall risk posed by E. planirostris is high.