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Cane Toad (Rhinella marina)

Cane Toad

Rhinella marina

About the Cane Toad

The cane toad (Rhinella marina), also known as the giant neotropical toad or marine toad, is a large, terrestrial true toad which is native to South and mainland Central America, but has been introduced to various islands throughout Oceania and the Caribbean, as well as Northern Australia. It is a member of the genus Rhinella, but was formerly in the genus Bufo, which includes many different true toad species found throughout Central and South America. The...

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 33,049 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Cane Toad?

The scientific name of the Cane Toad is Rhinella marina.

How many Cane Toad sightings have been recorded?

33,049 observations of the Cane Toad have been recorded on iNaturalist.

33,049 observations on iNaturalist
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