Common surinam toad
A species of Suriname toads, Also known as Suriname Toad Scientific name : Pipa pipa Genus : Suriname toads
Common surinam toad, A species of Suriname toads
Also known as:
Suriname Toad
Scientific name: Pipa pipa
Genus: Suriname toads
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Description
The common surinam toad (Pipa pipa) lives in freshwater streams. This amphibian's body is almost completely flat, and it possesses no teeth or tongue. It captures prey with its star-fingered hands. The eggs of females become implanted in her back, producing a somewhat honeycomb-like appearance.
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General Info
Lifespan
15-25 years
Diet
Common surinam toad primarily feeds on small aquatic invertebrates. Having a specialized diet, it often consumes insects, small crustaceans, and worm-like creatures, capturing its prey by suction.
Appearance
Common surinam toad is a flat-bodied amphibian of a considerable size, often reaching lengths up to 20 centimeters. Its skin is smooth and mottled, exhibiting blotchy coloration that varies between dark grey and brown. Common surinam toad is characterized by a triangular head and small, lidless eyes. Its legs end in webbed claws, aiding in its aquatic lifestyle. Common surinam toad lacks any significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Common surinam toad is a solitary, nocturnal, primarily aquatic species. It is renowned for its unique reproductive behavior whereby females carry eggs on their dorsal skin until fully developed offspring emerge. Common surinam toad is typically inactive during the day, hiding in aquatic vegetation. Its primary survival adaptation, apart from its cryptic coloration, includes remaining motionless when threatened.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
Clawed frogs Genus
Suriname toads Species
Common surinam toad 
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