Jun 11, 2020 · The cane toad, also known as the bufo toad, is a poisonous amphibian that, when provoked, can produce a milky white toxin on its back, a substance that is particularly dangerous to house pets.

The cane toad (also known as the bufo, giant or marine toad) is a large, nonnative amphibian that has been introduced into Florida. Cane toads are considered an invasive species and are poisonous to most animals that try to bite or consume them.

Bufo is a genus of true toads in the amphibian family Bufonidae. As traditionally defined, it was a wastebasket genus containing a large number of toads from much of the world but following taxonomic reviews most of these have been moved to other genera, leaving only seventeen extant species from Europe, northern Africa and Asia in this genus ...

Mar 26, 2019 · Thousands of toads littering the streets, yards, and pools would be an issue in itself — but experts warn that the bufo toad species can be extremely dangerous, even deadly, to pets and small children alike.

An invasive species in Florida, the Bufo toad (Bufo marinus) is brown with a yellow belly and is potentially toxic to dogs and cats.

The cane toad (Rhinella marina), sometimes referred to as the "bufo," giant, or marine toad, is native to extreme southern Texas through Central and tropical South America, but is established in Florida.

The cane toad (Rhinella marina), sometimes referred to as the "bufo," giant, or marine toad, is native to extreme southern Texas through Central and tropical South America, but is established in Florida. Cane toads were initially introduced to Florida as …

Mar 15, 2025 · Originally native to extreme southern Texas through Central and tropical South America, this amphibian has aggressively expanded its reach, establishing itself as an invasive species in numerous regions around the globe. While its origins lie in the Americas, the toad’s story is now one of ecological disruption far beyond its natural range.

Mar 14, 2025 · Bufo toads, also known as cane toads or marine toads, share some characteristics with other toads, but they possess unique features that set them apart. Size: Typically large, ranging from 4 to 9 inches. Color: Tan, reddish-brown, or grayish-brown with dark spots.

Common toads secrete the foul-tasting irritant chemical bufagin from their warty skin, and this toxin deters most predators from eating them. They are also able to puff themselves up, and smaller potential predators then see them as either something fearsome or at …