Leaf-litter toad
A species of South american toads Scientific name : Rhinella alata Genus : South american toads
Leaf-litter toad, A species of South american toads
Scientific name: Rhinella alata
Genus: South american toads
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Description General Info
Description
Rhinella alata is a medium-sized venomous toad native to Central America and northern South America. It likes to feed on ants, not specializing in any specific species, but relying on larger ones and maximizing quality over quantity. It is a diurnal species and can be seen in leaf litter on the ground.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Leaf-litter toad is primarily an insectivore, predominantly consuming ants. It exhibits highly specialized foraging behavior to detect and exploit anthills, contributing to a substantial part of its nutritional intake.
Appearance
Leaf-litter toad is a medium-sized toad with a robust body shape and dry, rough skin. Its dominant color is a dull yellow to olive green, often speckled with brown or black markings. The males showcase a well-pronounced crest behind the eyes. A pair of large parotoid glands extend from the back of its eyes down its shoulder. No significant differences appear due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
South american toads Species
Leaf-litter toad 
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