Pipa parva
A species of Suriname toads Scientific name : Pipa parva Genus : Suriname toads
Pipa parva, A species of Suriname toads
Scientific name: Pipa parva
Genus: Suriname toads
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Description
Pipa parva (common names: Sabana Surinam toad and dwarf toad), is a species of frog in the family Pipidae. It is found in northwestern Venezuela and northeastern Colombia (Norte de Santander and La Guajira Departments), mainly in the Maracaibo Basin. There is an introduced (and expanding) population in the Lake Valencia Basin in northern Venezuela.
General Info
Lifespan
7-10 years
Diet
Pipa parva sustains primarily on a diet of small invertebrates, exhibiting a distinct predilection for aquatic crustaceans. Their specialized mouthparts enable them to effectively capture and consume these organisms.
Appearance
Pipa parva is a small, flat-bodied amphibian mimicking a leaf, with a dorsal surface primarily dark brown, often with lighter coloration and varying patterns. Its skin is unusual, showing unusual tabular extensions that surround the animal's body. Lack of strong gender dimorphism or drastic changes due to age within this species are not significantly evident.
Behavior
Pipa parva displays a predominantly sedentary lifestyle due to their small size and lack of limbs for movement. They primarily live solitary lives, with interactions predominantly occurring for mating purposes. A key survival behavior of pipa parva is their unique method of reproduction - external fertilisation - using water-dwelling spermatophores produced by males.
Population
Increasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Clawed frogs Genus
Suriname toads Species
Pipa parva 
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