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Cane Toad

Bufo Marinus

Photo by Megs18
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Field Notes

Description:

The cane toad is very large;[20] the females are significantly longer than males,[21] reaching an average length of 10–15 cm (3.9–5.9 in).[ The cane toad has poison glands, and the tadpoles are highly toxic to most animals if ingested. The cane toad is now considered a pest and an invasive species in many of its introduced regions; of particular concern is that its toxic skin kills many animals—native predators and otherwise—when ingested.

Habitat:

Because of its voracious appetite, the cane toad has been introduced to many regions of the Pacific and the Caribbean islands as a method of agricultural pest control. The species derives its common name from its use against the cane beetle (Dermolepida albohirtum).

Notes:

Connor took these photos and has given me permission to upload them.

Unfortunately, we didn't have a plastic bag or anything to pick this one up and get rid of humanely. We went to ask someone for one and when we got back it had hopped away.

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PublishedJune 11, 2012

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