Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID237011
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusRhinella
Speciesmarina
Common NameCane Toad
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
LocalityDade County
Mapping AccuracyCentroid
Centroid Type 
HUC8 NameSouthern Florida
HUC8 Number03090200
HUC10 Number0309020615
Map
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Collection Year1957
Year AccuracyActual
Potential Pathwayreleased pet
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:15952
Author:Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
Date:2007
Title:Florida's Exotic Wildlife species detail: Giant Toad Bufo marinus.
CommentsThe first mention of giant toads in Florida is by Neill (1957), but he did not specify a county
Record TypeLiterature
Earliest Recordcounty
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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