Comment
An abundant exotic pest.
Stronghold population
False
Regionally significant/rationale
False
Restricted distribution/rationale
False
Overall distribution
Native to Latin America.
Local distribution
Widespread throughout, more common in disturbed and more open habitats however present in all habitat types
Known location
Pimpama, Gaven, Advancetown, Clagiraba, Norwell, Springbrook, Gilston, Oxenford, Arundel, Nerang, So
Other locality
An abundant exotic pest found in most parts of the Gold Coast except uplands and mangroves. Probably a threat to many native animals, especially quolls, goannas, black snakes and death adders.
General ecology
Alluvial plains and swamps. (Merged from Bufo marinus on 3/08/2009) Open forest, rainforest, swamps, riparian forest, farmland, parks, gardens, heaths.
Species comments
Synonym Rhinella marinus