Toads

Sapos

The cane toads Rhinella marina (formerly Bufo marinus) are also commonly called the marine toads or "bufo" toads. They are native to South and Central America and have become established in central and southern Florida. They prey on native frogs, lizards, snakes, small mammals, and just about anything else that fits into their mouths. Cane toad toxin can poison pets.

El sapo de ca&ntilde;a Rhinella marina&nbsp;(antes&nbsp;Bufo marinus) es llamado com&uacute;nmente sapo marino o sapo "bufo". Es nativo de Sur y Centroam&eacute;rica y se ha establecido en el norte y en el sur de Florida. Se alimenta de sapos nativos, lagartijas, serpientes, peque&ntilde;os mam&iacute;feros y cualquier otro que quepa en su boca; la toxina del sapo de ca&ntilde;a puede envenenar mascotas.&nbsp;

Johnson, Steven A.

Cane Toad

Sapo de caña o bufo

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Cane Toad

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The Cane or "Bufo" Toad (Rhinella marina) in Florida