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Mesoamerican Cane Toad

Rhinella horribilis

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Distributed across Colombia and Mexico.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇲🇽 Mexico

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order
Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family
Bufonidae
Genus
Rhinella
Species
Rhinella horribilis (Mesoamerican Cane Toad)

Similar Species in Rhinella

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Achavalito de las Sierras
Rhinella achavali
Least Concern
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Sapito Achaleño
Rhinella achalensis
Endangered
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Sapito Con Cruz
Rhinella sternosignata
Near Threatened
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Sapito de Jardín
Rhinella fernandezae
Least Concern
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Sapito Jardín
Rhinella dorbignyi
Least Concern
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Sapo Común
Rhinella marina
Least Concern
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Sapo Crestado
Rhinella margaritifera
Least Concern
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Sapo de Atacama
Rhinella atacamensis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mesoamerican Cane Toad?
The scientific name of Mesoamerican Cane Toad is Rhinella horribilis. It belongs to the genus Rhinella.
What is the conservation status of Mesoamerican Cane Toad?
Mesoamerican Cane Toad (Rhinella horribilis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mesoamerican Cane Toad live?
Mesoamerican Cane Toad is found in Distributed across Colombia and Mexico.. Countries include Colombia, Mexico.
What family does Mesoamerican Cane Toad belong to?
Mesoamerican Cane Toad (Rhinella horribilis) belongs to the genus Rhinella, which is part of the taxonomic family Bufonidae.
Is Mesoamerican Cane Toad endangered?
No, Mesoamerican Cane Toad (Rhinella horribilis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Mesoamerican Cane Toad belong to?
Mesoamerican Cane Toad (Rhinella horribilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Mesoamerican Cane Toad?
The closest relatives of Mesoamerican Cane Toad in the genus Rhinella include Achavalito de las Sierras, Sapito Achaleño, Sapito Con Cruz, Sapito de Jardín, Sapito Jardín.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Rhinella — 18 Species

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Achavalito de las Sierras
Rhinella achavali
LC 🐾
Sapito Achaleño
Rhinella achalensis
EN 🐾
Sapito Con Cruz
Rhinella sternosignata
NT 🐾
Sapito de Jardín
Rhinella fernandezae
LC 🐾
Sapito Jardín
Rhinella dorbignyi
LC 🐾
Sapo Común
Rhinella marina
LC 🐾
Sapo Crestado
Rhinella margaritifera
LC 🐾
Sapo de Atacama
Rhinella atacamensis
VU 🐾
Sapo de Crestas de Falcón
Rhinella sclerocephala
VU 🐾
Sapo del Río Chili
Rhinella arequipensis
EN 🐾
Sapo de Puntos Rojos
Rhinella rubropunctata
VU 🐾
Sapo de rulo
Rhinella arunco
NT 🐾
Sapo de Salta
Rhinella rumbolli
NT 🐾
Sapo Hocicudo Río Santiago
Rhinella festae
LC 🐾
Billed Toad
Rhinella macrorhina
EN
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Mesoamerican Cane Toad
Rhinella horribilis
LC
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Common Lesser Toad
Rhinella granulosa
LC 🐾
Para Toad
Rhinella castaneotica
LC
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