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Amphibians
Cane Toad
Rhinella marina
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Weight
- 1-1.5 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Cane Toad (Rhinella marina) is a omnivore species found in Central and South America, invasive in Australia. It typically lives 10-15 years, weighing around 1-1.5 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the cane toad: Cane toads are highly toxic and threaten native Australian wildlife.
Amphibians live a double life, often starting in water as larvae before transforming to breathe air as adults. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are especially sensitive to environmental change, making them useful indicators of ecosystem health.