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   Rhinella marina (=Bufo marinus) (amphibian)
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    Details of this species in Moloka`i (Molokai) Is.
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Not specified
    Occurrence: Established
    Source: Lever, 2001
    Arrival Date: 1933-1935
    Introduction: Intentional
    Species Notes for this Location:
    Cane toads were introduced for control of insect pests in sugar cane. Now the most abundant amphibian species on the main Hawaiian islands.
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    Last Modified: 25/01/2005 10:07:31 a.m.
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