Guacamayo plump toad
A species of Osornophryne Scientific name : Osornophryne guacamayo Genus : Osornophryne
Guacamayo plump toad, A species of Osornophryne
Scientific name: Osornophryne guacamayo
Genus: Osornophryne
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Photo By Páez-Moscoso D, Guayasamin J, Yánez-Muñoz M , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Description
The Guacamayo plump toad or sapo de Guacamayo (Osornophryne guacamayo) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
The diet of the guacamayo plump toad consists primarily of small invertebrates. It uses a sit-and-wait strategy to capture arthropods like ants and beetles, that comprise the bulk of its diet.
Appearance
Guacamayo plump toad is a distinct small frog with a plump body and smooth skin. It boasts a vibrant, moss-green dorsal coloration, with intermittent patches of black, giving it a unique pattern. Notably, the frog lacks a tail, wings, or horns. Both genders exhibit similar appearances with little variation. Its striking characteristic is a horn-like projection on its upper eyelid, which aids in distinguishing it from other species.
Behavior
Guacamayo plump toad are notable for their nocturnal activity, with foraging and mating largely occurring at night. These highly specialized, solitary frogs rely on grandiose vocal calls over vast distances for mate attraction, indicating a unique territorial behavior. They exhibit adaptation to high-altitude habitats via slow metabolic rates and cruciform, temperature-regulating postures.
Population
Decreasing
Photo By Páez-Moscoso D, Guayasamin J, Yánez-Muñoz M , used under CC-BY-3.0 /Cropped and compressed from original 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
Osornophryne Species
Guacamayo plump toad 
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