Cane Toad

The cane toad, also known as the giant neotropical toad or marine toad, is a large, terrestrial true toad native to The Marima Islands, Mako Mako, and Kutwhe, but has been introduced to The Celestial Islands and areas of Rabra. The cane toad is very large; the females are significantly longer than males, reaching a typical length of 10–15 cm (4–6 in), with a maximum of 24 cm (9.4 in). Larger toads tend to be found in areas of lower population density. They have a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years in the wild, and can live considerably longer in captivity, with one specimen reportedly surviving for 35 years.
The skin of the cane toad is dry and warty. Distinct ridges above the eyes run down the snout. Individual cane toads can be grey, yellowish, red-brown, or olive-brown, with varying patterns. A large parotoid gland lies behind each eye. The ventral surface is cream-coloured and may have blotches in shades of black or brown. The pupils are horizontal and the irises golden. The toes have a fleshy webbing at their base, and the fingers are free of webbing.
Typically, juvenile cane toads have smooth, dark skin, although some specimens have a red wash. Juveniles lack the adults' large parotoid glands, so they are usually less poisonous. The tadpoles are small and uniformly black, and are bottom-dwellers, tending to form schools. Tadpoles range from 10 to 25 mm (0.4 to 1.0 in) in length.
Category:Animals
Category:Fauna of Mako Mako
Category:Fauna of The Marima Islands
Category:Fauna of Rabra
Category:Fauna of Parania
Category:Fauna of The Celestial Islands
Category:Fauna of Kutwhe