young cane toad
the cane toad large; females longer males, reaching average length of 10–15 cm (3.9–5.9 in), maximum of 24 cm (9.4 in). larger toads tend found in areas of lower population density. have life expectancy of 10 15 years in wild, , can live considerably longer in captivity, 1 specimen reportedly surviving 35 years.
the skin of cane toad dry , warty. has distinct ridges above eyes, run down snout. individual cane toads can grey, yellowish, red-brown, or olive-brown, varying patterns. large parotoid gland lies behind each eye. ventral surface cream-coloured , may have blotches in shades of black or brown. pupils horizontal , irises golden. toes have fleshy webbing @ base, , fingers free of webbing.
typically, juvenile cane toads have smooth, dark skin, although specimens have red wash. juveniles lack adults large parotoid glands, less poisonous. tadpoles small , uniformly black, , bottom-dwellers, tending form schools. tadpoles range 10 25 mm (0.39 0.98 in) in length.
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