Black-and-yellow Walking Toad
A species of South american redbelly toads Scientific name : Melanophryniscus stelzneri Genus : South american redbelly toads
Black-and-yellow Walking Toad, A species of South american redbelly toads
Scientific name: Melanophryniscus stelzneri
Genus: South american redbelly toads
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Description
Melanophryniscus stelzneri, commonly known as the bumblebee toad or black-and-yellow walking toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae which is endemic to Argentina and is harvested for the pet trade. Two subspecies are recognized.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Black-and-yellow Walking Toad predominantly feeds on ants and termites, deriving vital nutrients from this specialised diet. It employs a sit-and-wait strategy to ambush these small arthropods, capitalizing on its natural toxicity to paralyze the prey.
Appearance
The black-and-yellow Walking Toad is a small, robust and warty toad, typically 20-25mm long. Its skin is a striking black with sharp red to orange spots and stripes, resulting in a striking multicolored appearance. Both males and females share these features, with juveniles having a slightly duller color. The toad doesn't have any appendages like tails or horns, but its large parotoid glands behind the eyes are significant.
Behavior
Black-and-yellow Walking Toad is a solitary, predominantly nocturnal toad, most active at night when it feeds on small arthropods. It exhibits high site fidelity, seldom venturing beyond its defined territory. Distinctive for its reproductive behavior, this species practices direct development without a tadpole stage, laying eggs in damp soil which hatch fully metamorphosed.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Species
Black-and-yellow Walking Toad 
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