Wide mouth toad
A species of Calyptocephalella, Also known as Helmeted water toad Scientific name : Calyptocephalella gayi Genus : Calyptocephalella
Wide mouth toad, A species of Calyptocephalella
Also known as:
Helmeted water toad
Scientific name: Calyptocephalella gayi
Genus: Calyptocephalella
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Description
Calyptocephalella gayi (syn. Caudiverba caudiverba), the helmeted water toad, Chilean helmeted bull frog or wide-mouth toad, is the sole species of the genus Calyptocephalella in the family Calyptocephalellidae. The only other members of this family are Telmatobufo. The helmeted water toad is found in central Chile, and possibly adjacent west-central Argentina. This very large toad weighs up to 0.5Â kg (1.1Â lb). It is aquatic and found in dee
General Info
Lifespan
20-25 years
Diet
Wide mouth toad is largely herbivorous, with a strong preference for aquatic vegetation. It significantly consumes algae, moss, and shoots, alongside occasional small invertebrates supplementing its dietary needs.
Appearance
Wide mouth toad is a relatively large frog with a robust and rounded body, ranging from mossy green to brown, with dark spots. This species possesses a short snout and a wide set of jaws. Its smooth skin often has a glossy sheen. Like many amphibians, it has distinct, strong hind legs well-suited for leaping, with fully webbed toes. While it lacks any typical adornments like horns or wings, it has a charming, distinctive appearance.
Behavior
Wide mouth toad is predominantly nocturnal, active primarily at night with a diet consisting broadly of invertebrates. Because of its semi-aquatic nature, wide mouth toad's hunting involves diving in water bodies. Notably solitary, wide mouth toad exhibits territorial behaviors, often engaging in vocalizations and physical confrontations to defend its territory.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Chilean toads Genus
Calyptocephalella Species
Wide mouth toad 
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