Giant Toad
Rhinella horribilis
About the Giant Toad
Rhinella horribilis is the scientific name used for populations of the cane toad or giant toad located in Mesoamerica and north-western South America when they are considered to be a separate species from Rhinella marina, a name which is then mostly restricted to Amazon basin populations. R. horribilis was originally described from Mexico as Bufo horribilis before later being considered a synonym of Bufo marina and later Rhinella marina. The specific epithet horribilis has now been...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 21,744 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Giant Toad?
The scientific name of the Giant Toad is Rhinella horribilis.
How many Giant Toad sightings have been recorded?
21,744 observations of the Giant Toad have been recorded on iNaturalist.
21,744
observations on iNaturalist
