Smooth-sided toad
A species of Cope toads Scientific name : Rhaebo guttatus Genus : Cope toads
Smooth-sided toad, A species of Cope toads
Scientific name: Rhaebo guttatus
Genus: Cope toads
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Description
The smooth-sided toad or spotted toad (Rhaebo guttatus, formerly known as Bufo guttatus) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in the Amazonian Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, as well as the Guyanas (French Guiana, Guyana, and Suriname). Specimens from southern Peru, Bolivia, and Brazil might represent Rhaebo ecuadorensis described in 2012.
General Info
Lifespan
10-12 years
Diet
Primarily insectivorous, smooth-sided toad exhibits distinct food preferences, consuming an array of arthropods. It's particularly fond of beetles and spiders, which form a significant part of its dietary intake.
Appearance
Smooth-sided toad is a large toad with bulging eyes and warty, thick skin. Its primary coloration is a deep, chocolate brown that may have an orange to yellowish tone on the belly. Males differentiate from females with a darker throat. Notably, the parotoid glands behind the eyes are well-developed and prominent.
Behavior
Smooth-sided toad is a semi-terrestrial, largely nocturnal species known for its unique vocalization, often during rain events. It is generally solitary outside the breeding season, when it uses distinct trills or calls to attract females. Characteristically, smooth-sided toad hides in leaf litter, under logs, or in burrows during the day, utilizing camouflage as a survival technique. It has no specific territorial marking behaviors observed.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
Cope toads Species
Smooth-sided toad 
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