Specimen Information

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

Specimen ID89
GroupAmphibians-Frogs
GenusRhinella
Speciesmarina
Common NameCane Toad
StateFL
CountyMiami-Dade
Localityrockpits south of the Miami International Airport runways
Mapping AccuracyApproximate
HUC8 NameFlorida Southeast Coast
HUC8 Number03090206
HUC10 Number0309020615
Map
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Collection Year1970
Year AccuracyPublication Year
Potential Pathwayescaped captivity
Statusestablished
Reference 1
Ref. Number:650
Author:Krakauer, T.
Date:1970
Title:The invasion of the toads
Journal:The Florida Naturalist
Volume:1970
Issue:Jan
Pages:12-14
Commentspopulation remained for several years after the escape in these rockpits (including Blue Lagoon).
Record TypeLiterature
Freshwater/MarineFreshwater


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