Roraima black frog
A species of Oreophrynella Scientific name : Oreophrynella quelchii Genus : Oreophrynella
Roraima black frog, A species of Oreophrynella
Scientific name: Oreophrynella quelchii
Genus: Oreophrynella
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Description
Oreophrynella quelchii, commonly known as the Roraima black frog or Roraima bush toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. This species is restricted to the transboundary summit of Mount Roraima in Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil, and to the nearby Wei-Assipu-tepui on the BrazilâGuyana border. It has been recorded at elevations of 2,300â2,800Â m (7,500â9,200Â ft) above sea level.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Roraima black frog is predominantly an insectivore, specializing in the consumption of small arthropods. Its diet largely comprises ants and mites, indicating its preference for minute prey within its natural mountainous habitats.
Appearance
Roraima black frog is a small, robust frog with a flattened body and rough, granular skin. It showcases a black coloration, broken up by irregular yellow bands and blotches. Its defining feature is its short, upturned snout. This species exhibits no noticeable differences in appearance based on age, gender or subspecies.
Behavior
The roraima black frog is a solitary, nocturnal species displaying arboreal tendencies. Living high in the tepuis, it survives extreme conditions using its unique armor-like skin for insulation and enduring cold periods by slowing metabolic rates. Largely a sit-and-wait predator, roraima black frog pounces on unsuspecting insect prey that pass close by. Notably, this species doesn't vocalize in communication or mating, differing from most anuran species.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
Oreophrynella Species
Roraima black frog 
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