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Cane Toad

Rhinella marina

Description:

The skin of the cane toad is dry and warty. It has distinct ridges above the eyes, which run down the snout. Individual cane toads can be grey, yellowish, red-brown or olive-brown, with varying patterns. A large parotoid gland lies behind each eye. The ventral surface is cream-coloured and may have blotches in shades of black or brown. The pupils are horizontal and the irises golden. The toes have a fleshy webbing at their base,and the fingers are free of webbing.

Habitat:

pond (urban area)

1 Species ID Suggestions

Cane Toad
Bufo marinus Cane toad


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3 Comments

Noel Buensuceso
Noel Buensuceso 11 years ago

Thanks kabayan Jolly for the ID!

Noel Buensuceso
Noel Buensuceso 11 years ago

I agree auntnance123... thanks :-)

auntnance123
auntnance123 11 years ago

I would guess this is a toad rather than a frog.

Noel Buensuceso
Spotted by
Noel Buensuceso

Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines

Spotted on Sep 6, 2012
Submitted on Sep 6, 2012

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