# Cane Toad (*Rhinella marina*) The Cane Toad is a large amphibian with bumpy skin. It is known for its loud croaking sound and can puff up to look bigger when scared. - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 3/5 · Moderate - **Snaps:** 21 - **Habitat:** Urban areas, Coastal areas - **Also known as:** Marine Toad ![Cane Toad](https://res.cloudinary.com/drieglelr/image/upload/v1771426269/objects/5959.jpg) ## Appearance The Cane Toad has dry, warty skin, typically grey, olive-brown, or reddish-brown. It features prominent bony ridges above its eyes and very large, obvious parotoid glands behind its ears. This distinguishes it visually from most native Australian frogs. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Bufonidae - **Genus:** Rhinella ## Interesting facts - A single female cane toad can lay up to 35,000 eggs at once in long jelly strings! - Cane toads can absorb water through their skin, they don't need to drink with their mouth! - The biggest cane toad ever recorded was named 'Toadzilla' and weighed 2.7 kilograms! - These toads are nocturnal, meaning they are most active searching for food at night. ## Special abilities - **Poisonous Shield:** Cane Toads have large glands behind their eyes that release a milky toxin to protect them from predators. - **Toxic Tadpoles:** Cane Toad tadpoles and eggs contain toxins, which helps them avoid being eaten by aquatic predators. - **Dry Skin Survival:** Cane Toads have tough, leathery skin that helps them resist water loss, enabling them to survive in drier habitats. ## Measurements & details - **Length:** 10-25 cm - **Weight:** 0.05-2.65 kg - **Lifespan:** 5-15 years - **Speed:** 0.5 km/h - **Clutch Size:** 8000-35000 - **Metamorphosis:** 18-60 days ## Diet & Feeding This opportunistic amphibian will eat almost anything that fits in its mouth, from insects to small rodents! - **Age differences:** Tadpoles eat algae and detritus. Juveniles and adults eat a wide variety of invertebrates and small vertebrates. - **Primary Foods:** beetles, ants, termites, cockroaches, snails, small lizards - **Foraging Method:** Ambush ## Ecological connections - **Eats:** House Fly (*Musca domestica*) — Eats various insect species. - **Eats:** [American Cockroach](https://www.snappit.app/explore/american-cockroach) (*Periplaneta americana*) — Consumes many common invertebrates. - **Eaten by:** Water Python (*Liasis fuscus*) — Some populations have adapted to prey on them. - **Depends on:** Humans (*Homo sapiens*) — Introduced by humans to control agricultural pests. ## Traits - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. - [Coastal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/coastal): Coastal habitats are dynamic environments located along the interface between land and sea, influenced by tides, waves, and saltwater. - [Carnivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/carnivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue. - [Toxic](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/toxic): Toxic organisms contain substances that are poisonous and can cause adverse effects upon exposure. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/urban-friendly): This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces. - [Invasive](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/invasive): Invasive species are non-native organisms that cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health. - [Nocturnal](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. - [Venomous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/venomous): Venomous organisms produce toxins that are injected into another animal, typically through a bite or sting. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) ## Safety **Danger:** 3/5 · Moderate Never touch or pick up a Cane Toad as they can release harmful toxins. Always wash hands after being near them. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How to identify Cane Toad? Check the toe pads, leg length, eye markings, back pattern and body shape. Don't lean on color: some frogs change shade to match their surroundings. Frog Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### How long is Cane Toad? 10-25 cm ### How much does Cane Toad weigh? 0.05-2.65 kg ### How long does Cane Toad live? 5-15 years ### How fast can Cane Toad move? 0.5 km/h ### What does Cane Toad eat? This opportunistic amphibian will eat almost anything that fits in its mouth, from insects to small rodents! ### Where is Cane Toad usually found? Urban areas, Coastal areas ### How does Cane Toad hunt? Ambush ## Where to spot - [Allerton Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/allerton-garden) — Hawaii, US · Botanical Garden - [Flamingo Gardens](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/flamingo-gardens) — Florida, US · Botanical Garden - [Lyon Arboretum](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/lyon-arboretum) — Hawaii, US · Botanical Garden - [Miami Beach Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/miami-beach-botanical-garden) — US · Botanical Garden - [National Tropical Botanical Garden](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/national-tropical-botanical-garden) — Hawaii, US · Botanical Garden - [Naples Zoo](https://www.snappit.app/guides/places/naples-zoo) — Florida, US · Zoo [View all places to see Cane Toad](https://www.snappit.app/guides/where-to-see/cane-toad) ## More Amphibians - [Eastern Red-backed Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-red-backed-salamander) (*Plethodon cinereus*) - [California Slender Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-slender-salamander) (*Batrachoseps attenuatus*) - [Cuban Tree Frog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cuban-tree-frog) (*Osteopilus septentrionalis*) - [European Toad](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-toad) (*Bufo bufo*) --- Source: [Cane Toad: Characteristics, Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cane-toad)