Cane ToadBufo marinus

Cane toad

• Central and South America• Non-selective predator• 8,000-25,000

• Wide native range• Toxic

Introduction

• Cane Beetle• Hawk Moth• Rodents• Food source• Pregnancy tests

Distribution-United States

Introduced 1932Introduced 1936,44,57

Distribution-World

Controls and predators

• Native predators– Broad-snouted caiman, Banded cat-eyed snake, Eel, Catfish, Ibis

• Controls– Human collection• Leather • Food• Aphrodisiac• Hair restorer• Used during cardiac surgery

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