2020. Identify areas/species at potential risk from toads Cane (Bufo) Toad video series Three-part video series available on You Tube. Burmese pythons, cane toads and rhesus macaque monkeys are just a few of Florida's invasive species. Dr. Steve Johnson, UF IFAS Wildlife Ecologist, shows how to identify the Cane or "Bufo" toad, an invasive toad invading Florida backyards and threatening Florida's pets. Cane toads, a poisonous invasive species that was once the scourge of Australia, are now the scourge of Florida. Non Native Freshwater Fish Identification Guide (FFWCC) UF-IFAS Cane Toad Brochure. Available online at … [From left to right: Staff photo, AP photo, AP photo] Native to South America, the cane toad was originally introduced to Florida in the 1930’s and 40’s in an attempt to control agricultural pests in sugar cane fields, and the pet trade contributed with releases and escapees during the 1950’s and 60’s. Florida's least wanted: 10 invasive animal species that are wrecking native ecosystems. Invasive Species in Florida Over 500 nonnative species have been introduced to Florida. Early Detection & Distribution Mapping System. EDDMapS. While not all of these nonnative species cause harm, many pose serious threats to … No toad species native to Florida can reach that length. The University of Georgia - Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health. The cane toad, unfortunately, is now here to stay. Another invasive species has leaped into the Florida ecosystem, wreaking havoc on native creatures and this time domestic pets are at risk, too. Burmese pythons, cane toads and rhesus macaque monkeys are just a few of Florida's invasive species. Identification Body is tan to reddish-brown, dark brown, or gray; back is marked with dark spots. Note: With very few exceptions, any toad in Florida that is larger than 4 inches is NOT native and is almost certainly an invasive Cane Toad. Diet Cane toads are omnivores and eat a variety of vegetation, insects, small birds, other toads or frogs, lizards, small mammals, and snakes. 2020 Invasive Species Symposium. [From left to right: Staff photo, AP photo, AP photo] ~9.5 in.) Toad Identification. Schuman said any toad that is above four to five inches in length is a cane toad. From pythons to toxic toads, these non-native animals are wreaking havoc on our natural ecosystems. (max. Report Invasive Species Sightings in Florida If you have a live animal in front of you in Florida right now, call 1-888-IVE-GOT-1. Usually 4 to 6 in.