Southern round-gland toad
A species of Central american toads Scientific name : Incilius coccifer Genus : Central american toads
Southern round-gland toad, A species of Central american toads
Scientific name: Incilius coccifer
Genus: Central american toads
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Description
Incilius coccifer (common name: southern round-gland toad or southern roundgland toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in southern Mexico and southeastward in the Central America through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua to northwestern Costa Rica. Several species that were formerly included in this species have been named as distinct species: Incilius porteri, Incilius ibarrai, Incilius pisinnus, and Inci
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
The primary food source for southern round-gland toad is omnivorous in nature, with a preference for soft bodied invertebrates, especially arthropods. Occasionally, vegetable matter such as decaying plant leaves also form a part of their nourishment.
Appearance
Southern round-gland toad is a medium-sized toad with rough, irregularly warted skin. Males typically emit a blueish sheen while females remain duller in coloration. A noticeable feature includes parotoid glands located behind each eye. Making it visually unique, this toad presents a dramatic shift in hue, possessing a dark upper body that smoothly transitions to a lighter ventral surface. Its eyes are large, round, and golden with horizontally elliptical pupils.
Behavior
Southern round-gland toad is a nocturnal amphibian, typically solitary except during breeding season when males engage in competition via calls. This species exhibits moisture-dependent behavior, primarily residing near water sources. Notably, southern round-gland toad employs a defensive posture when threatened, inflating its body and positioning to expose the vibrant ventral surface. It survives principally on a diet of insects and small invertebrates.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
Central american toads Species
Southern round-gland toad 
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