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Cane Toad

Bufo marinus

Description:

Also known as the Giant Neotropical Toad and Marine Toad, is a large, terrestrial toad native to Central and South America, but has since been introduced to the Australian mainland and islands throughout Oceania.

Habitat:

According to Wikipedia, the cane toad is native to the Americas, and its range stretches from the Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas to the central Amazon and south-eastern Peru. It has spread south and west from Northern Queensland, causing devastation to many species across northern Australia.

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Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

great pic!!

Steve A
Spotted by
Steve A

4883, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Jan 8, 2011
Submitted on Jun 8, 2011

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