Dark green toad
A species of Central american toads, Also known as West forest toad Scientific name : Incilius melanochlorus Genus : Central american toads
Dark green toad, A species of Central american toads
Also known as:
West forest toad
Scientific name: Incilius melanochlorus
Genus: Central american toads
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Description General Info
Description
Incilius melanochlorus (formerly Bufo melanochlorus; common names: dark green toad, wet forest toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found on the Atlantic versant of southeastern Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and western Panama.
General Info
Lifespan
7-12 years
Diet
Dark green toad is an insectivorous species, predominantly feeding on small invertebrates. It favors beetles and ants, often hunted at night, constituting a significant portion of its diet.
Appearance
Dark green toad is a small-sized frog with smooth skin. Its coloration ranges from dark olive green to brown, often with irregular blackish spots. This frog features a clearly distinguishable pale green stripe running across its head to the shoulders. Males have a dark vocal sac. There's no significant variation in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies apart from this.
Behavior
Dark green toad is a nocturnal, largely terrestrial species known for its distinct mating call during the rainy season. It takes shelter in leaf litter or under rocks during its inactive periods. Solitary in nature, it only aggressively interacts with others of its kind over territory during mating season.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
Central american toads Species
Dark green toad 
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