Rhinella marina
Rhinella marina
(Cane Toad)
Amphibians-Frogs
Exotic

Impact ID2280
Impact TypeDisease/Parasites/Toxicity
Study TypeObservational
Study LocationField
Impact DescriptionDasyurus hallucatus (Northern Quoll) populations in Australia declined significantly when confronted with the Rhinella marina invasion, primarily due to poisoning from eating cane toads.
Reference32841
Great Lakes RegionNo
Cost 
LocationAustralia

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