Caucasian toad
A species of Bufo Scientific name : Bufo verrucosissimus Genus : Bufo
Caucasian toad, A species of Bufo
Scientific name: Bufo verrucosissimus
Genus: Bufo
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Description
The Caucasian toad (Bufo verrucosissimus) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, Russia, and Turkey. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, intermittent rivers, rural gardens, ponds, and aquaculture ponds. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Caucasian toad primarily feeds on invertebrates, with a strong preference for beetles and spiders. This amphibian exhibits night-time foraging behavior, relying on acute tactile perception to capture its prey.
Appearance
Caucasian toad is a large, rugged toad with rough, warty skin, varying in color from gray to olive green. It is characterized by large paired parotoid glands behind the eyes. The dorsolateral folds are well-developed, with a series of conspicuous tubercles. Its lower belly is lighter, often cream with small brown spots. There are no significant differences in appearance based on age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Caucasian toad is a largely nocturnal species, noted for its solitary lifestyle and secretive behaviors. This species exhibits diet-specific foraging habits, primarily hunting slugs and beetles. Notoriously territorial, it employs chemical cues for territory marking. During harsh cold, caucasian toad resorts to hibernation as a vital survival adaptation.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
Bufo Species
Caucasian toad 
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