Bufo marinus, commonly known as the Cane Toad, is a large, terrestrial amphibian native to Central and South America. It thrives in warm, humid environments and is known for its voracious appetite, consuming a wide variety of insects and small animals. The Cane Toad is distinguished by its dry, warty skin and large parotoid glands behind its eyes, which secrete a potent toxin as a defense mechanism.

The Bufo marinus, commonly known as the Cane Toad, is native to Central and South America. Its native range extends from the lower Rio Grande Valley in southern Texas, USA, through Mexico and into Central and South America, as far south as the Amazon basin in Peru and Brazil.

Cane Toads thrive in a variety of environmental conditions but are predominantly found in tropical and subtropical climates. They inhabit open grasslands, savannas, and agricultural areas, as well as urban areas. They are highly adaptable to human-modified environments.

The Cane Toad occupies a niche as both a predator and prey in its ecosystem. It primarily feeds on insects and small invertebrates, playing a role in controlling pest populations. Due to its toxic skin secretions, it has few natural predators. The species is known for its resilience and ability to exploit a wide range of habitats, which has facilitated its spread in non-native regions.