Rhinella crucifer
A species of South american toads Scientific name : Rhinella crucifer Genus : South american toads
Rhinella crucifer, A species of South american toads
Scientific name: Rhinella crucifer
Genus: South american toads
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Description General Info
Description
Rhinella crucifer is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It endemic to Brazil and known from the Atlantic Forest of eastern Brazil between the states of Ceará in the north and Rio de Janeiro in the south. Common name striped toad has been coined for it. "Rhinella pombali" is a hybrid between Rhinella ornata and this species.
General Info
Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
The diet of rhinella crucifer is primarily insectivorous, specifically driven by a preference for ants and small beetles. To satiate its constant need for hydration, it also consumes water-based flora, providing necessary moisture and additional nourishment.
Appearance
Rhinella crucifer Amphibians are moderate in size and toe-tipped with a body coated in granulated skin, lending them a rough texture. Their predominant colour is brown, often intersected with darker shades, somewhat camouflaged among leaves and mud. Highly distinctive, they possess a bony protuberance or 'shield' on their heads. Males are smaller than females, with the variance in size remarkably more prominent during the breeding season.
Behavior
Rhinella crucifer is a nocturnal creature known for chorus mating calls, attracting females to water bodies for reproduction. Exhibiting solitary behavior outside the breeding season, the males aggressively defend their calling sites from rivals. Mostly, it is inactive during the day, staying hidden to ward off predators.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
South american toads Species
Rhinella crucifer 
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