San Lorenzo Stubfoot Toad
A species of Harlequin toads Scientific name : Atelopus laetissimus Genus : Harlequin toads
San Lorenzo Stubfoot Toad, A species of Harlequin toads
Scientific name: Atelopus laetissimus
Genus: Harlequin toads
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Description General Info
Photo By Giovanni Alberto Chaves Portilla , used under CC-BY-SA-2.5 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
Atelopus laetissimus is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Colombia and only known from the area of its type locality in the northwestern part of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, in the Magdalena.
General Info
Lifespan
10-12 years
Diet
San Lorenzo Stubfoot Toad maintains an insectivorous diet, predominantly consuming small invertebrates. This species exhibits a preference for particular arthropods, primarily consuming insects, spiders, crustaceans, and centipedes.
Appearance
San Lorenzo Stubfoot Toad is a small frog with a slender build and smooth skin. It features a vibrant yellow coloration, making it easily recognizable. Certain individuals exhibit greenish-brown spotting or streaks. A unique black vizor-like marking is often present on the snout. Both males and females display similar coloration and body features. Its eyes retain a striking copper hue, distinguishing it from other related species.
Behavior
San Lorenzo Stubfoot Toad exhibits solitary behavior, keenly adapted for mountainous habitation. Exemplary foragers, they use pointy snouts to investigate food beneath leaf litter. Displaying daytime activity, they're cautious in their movements to evade predators. Males defend breeding territories from rivals, alerting through distinct vocalizations. Notably, survival oriented behavior includes laying eggs in secluded, moist areas to ensure offspring safety.
Population
Stable
Photo By Giovanni Alberto Chaves Portilla , used under CC-BY-SA-2.5 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
Harlequin toads Species
San Lorenzo Stubfoot Toad 
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