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Diet and dietary selectivity of Cane Toads (Rhinella marina) in restoration sites: a case study in Far North Queensland, Australia

2011; Wiley; Volume: 12; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1442-8903.2011.00603.x

1839-3330

Sigrid Heise‐Pavlov, Lindsey J. Longway,

Species Distribution and Climate Change

Ecological Management & RestorationVolume 12, Issue 3 p. 230-233 SHORT REPORTS Diet and dietary selectivity of Cane Toads (Rhinella marina) in restoration sites: a case study in Far North Queensland, Australia Sigrid R. Heise-Pavlov, Sigrid R. Heise-Pavlov School for Field Studies, Center for Rainforest Studies, Yungaburra, 4884, Queensland, Australia; Tel: 07 40953656; Fax: 07 40953633; Email: sheise-pavlov@fieldstudies.orgSearch for more papers by this authorLindsey J. Longway, Lindsey J. Longway Bard College at Simon's Rock, 84 Alford Rd. Great Barrington, Ma 01230, USA).Search for more papers by this author Sigrid R. Heise-Pavlov, Sigrid R. Heise-Pavlov School for Field Studies, Center for Rainforest Studies, Yungaburra, 4884, Queensland, Australia; Tel: 07 40953656; Fax: 07 40953633; Email: sheise-pavlov@fieldstudies.orgSearch for more papers by this authorLindsey J. Longway, Lindsey J. Longway Bard College at Simon's Rock, 84 Alford Rd. Great Barrington, Ma 01230, USA).Search for more papers by this author First published: 29 November 2011 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1442-8903.2011.00603.xCitations: 7Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Summary Cane Toads (Rhinella marina, formerly Bufo marinus) in restoration sites on the Atherton Tableland in NE Australia consumed invertebrates belonging to 11 different taxa with ants being the most abundant prey item. Principal component analyses showed that the composition of invertebrates in Cane Toad diet is largely a reflection of invertebrates found in pitfall and leaf litter samples suggesting that the species is an indiscriminant feeder. However, pitfall samples contained more Collembola and Isopoda than were found in Cane Toad stomachs. The Cane Toad may benefit from restoration management practices by utilizing food resources enhanced by mulching and providing microhabitats (e.g. rock piles, logs) as shelter. While further studies would be needed to test this practitioners working in areas where the Cane Toad is problematic may consider trade-offs between attracting invertebrates and Cane Toads by monitoring provided microhabitat features. Citing Literature Volume12, Issue3December 2011Pages 230-233 RelatedInformation