List of poisonous animals
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Poisonous animals
This list is a partial list of animals that are poisonous to humans (and other animals):Birds
- PitohuiPitohuiThe pitohuis are a genus of birds endemic to New Guinea, belonging to the family Pachycephalidae.Currently six species are classified in the genus, though current molecular genetics research suggests that significant reclassification of the Pachycephalidae may be needed.-Species:* Variable...
- Blue-capped IfritaBlue-capped IfritaThe Blue-capped Ifrita , also known as the Ifrit, is a small insectivorous bird endemic to the rainforests of New Guinea. It measures up to 16.5 cm long and has yellowish brown plumage with a blue and black crown. The male has a white streak behind its eye, while the female's is a dull yellow...
- Little Shrikethrush
- Spur-winged GooseSpur-winged GooseThe Spur-winged Goose is a large bird in the family Anatidae, related to the geese and the shelducks, but distinct from both of these in a number of anatomical features, and therefore treated in its own subfamily, the Plectropterinae...
- Common QuailCommon QuailThe Common Quail, Coturnix coturnix, is a small bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. It is widespread and is found in parts of Europe, .- Description :It is a small rotund bird, essentially streaked brown with...
AmphibianAmphibianAmphibians , are a class of vertebrate animals including animals such as toads, frogs, caecilians, and salamanders. They are characterized as non-amniote ectothermic tetrapods...
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- Frogs & Toads
- American toadAmerican toadThe American Toad is a common species of toad found throughout the eastern United States and Canada. It is divided into three subspecies—the Eastern American Toad , the Dwarf American Toad , and the rare Hudson Bay Toad...
- Asiatic toadAsiatic toadThe Asiatic toad, or Bufo gargarizans, is a species of toad endemic to East Asia. It is common in China and portions of the Russian Far East The Asiatic toad, or Bufo gargarizans, is a species of toad endemic to East Asia. It is common in China (specifically Anhui, Fujian, Gansu, Guizhou, Hebei,...
- Cane toadCane ToadThe Cane Toad , also known as the Giant Neotropical Toad or Marine Toad, is a large, terrestrial true toad which is native to Central and South America, but has been introduced to various islands throughout Oceania and the Caribbean...
- Colorado River toadColorado River ToadThe Colorado River toad, Bufo alvarius, also known as the Sonoran Desert toad, is a psychoactive toad found in northern Mexico and the southwestern United States...
- Common toadCommon ToadThe common toad or European toad is an amphibian widespread throughout Europe, with the exception of Iceland, Ireland and some Mediterranean islands...
- Corroboree frogCorroboree frogThe Corroboree frogs are two species of small, ground dwelling frogs, native to Southern Tablelands of Australia. The two species are the Southern Corroboree Frog and the Northern Corroboree Frog .-Taxonomy:'Corroboree' is an Indigenous Australian word for a gathering or meeting where...
- European Green ToadEuropean Green ToadThe species group of the green toads is an anuran group toad found in mainland Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. They live in many areas, including steppes, mountainous areas, semi-deserts, and urban areas...
- Fowler's Toad
- MantellaMantellaMantella is a genus of frogs in the family Mantellidae, endemic to Madagascar. These are small frogs typically reaching , with iridescent colors with combinations of black, blue, orange, yellow, and green which reflect the toxic nature of their skins...
- Poison dart frogPoison dart frogPoison dart frog is the common name of a group of frogs in the family Dendrobatidae which are native to Central and South America. These species are diurnal and often have brightly-colored bodies...
- American toad
- Salamanders
- Pacific NewtsTarichaThe genus Taricha consists of three species and four subspecies of Western Newts . All newts are part of the family Salamandridae...
- Pacific Newts
See also
- Poisonous amphibiansPoisonous amphibiansPoisonous Amphibians are amphibians that produce toxins to defend themselves from predators.Except certain salamandrid salamanders that can extrude sharp venom-tipped ribs, amphibians are not known to actively inject venom, most toxic amphibians are instead known to be poisonous to touch or eat...
- Toxic birdToxic birdsToxic birds are birds that produce toxins to defend themselves from predators. No species of bird is known to actively inject venom, but some birds are known to be poisonous to touch or eat...
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