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Giant toad

Chaunus marinus

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Field Notes

Description:

This one is young, but this is the biggest toad in the Yucatan Peninsula. It typically grows to a lenght of 15 cm. When in danger, it secretes a toxic milky substance from its large parotoid glands on the back of its head on each shoulder.

Habitat:

It is abundant in terrestrial habitats, especially in open areas.

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PublishedFebruary 7, 2012

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