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Frogs and Toads
Cane Toad
Rhinella marina
Across the regions where it's common, the Cane Toad peaks from March to November.
Shows up in 3 ecoregions and 2 states
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Frogs and Toads
Cane Toad
Rhinella marina
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Description
The cane toad (Rhinella marina), also known as the giant neotropical toad or marine toad, is a large, terrestrial true toad native to South and mainland Central America, but which has been introduced to various islands throughout Oceania and the Caribbean, as well as Northern Australia. Considered the largest species in the Bufonidae, the cane toad is very large; the females are significantly longer than males, reaching a typical length of 10–15 cm (4–6 in), with a maximum of 24 cm (9.4 in).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
The common name "marine toad" and the scientific name Rhinella marina suggest a link to marine life, but cane toads do not live in the sea. The cane toad inhabits open grassland and woodland, and has displayed a "distinct preference" for areas modified by humans, such as gardens and drainage ditches.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
A female lays 8,000–25,000 eggs at once and the strings can stretch up to 20 m (66 ft) in length. The rate at which an egg grows into a tadpole increases with temperature.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
PeakShoulderQuiet
Ecoregions
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South Florida introducedHawaii introducedSouthern Coastal Plain introducedStates
About the Cane Toad
When is the Cane Toad most active?
Across the regions where it's common, the Cane Toad peaks from March to November.
Where does the Cane Toad live?
It has enough records to show in 3 ecoregions and 2 states, including Florida and Hawaii.