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Ornate Forest toad

A species of South american toads
Scientific name : Rhinella ornata Genus : South american toads

Ornate Forest toad, A species of South american toads
Scientific name: Rhinella ornata
Genus: South american toads
Ornate Forest toad (Rhinella ornata) Photo By Diogo B. Provete , used under CC-BY-SA-2.5 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

Rhinella ornata is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae that is found in Brazil and possibly Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and intermittent freshwater lakes. It is threatened by habitat loss.

General Info

Lifespan

10-15 years

Diet

Ornate Forest toad is primarily insectivorous, with a notable preference for ants, beetles, and spiders. It also consumes mollusks, crustaceans, and the occasional small fish, demonstrating opportunistic behavior when feeding.

Appearance

Ornate Forest toad is a petite frog with a round body and a rough, warty skin. Its primary coloration ranges from brown to green, allowing it to blend into its surroundings. The frog may display a variable pattern of dark spots or stripes. The most noticeable feature is the distinct pair of bony crests above its eyes. There are no significant differences in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.

Behavior

Ornate Forest toad is nocturnal and solitary, primarily surfacing at night to forage for food, with an omnivorous diet leaning towards insects. This species is territorial, using call vocalizations to assert dominance and deter rivals. Mating interactions are complex, involving unique courtship displays and secretion of pheromones. Ornate Forest toad utilizes its cryptic coloration for camouflage, aiding survival in its native habitat.
Ornate Forest toad (Rhinella ornata) Ornate Forest toad (Rhinella ornata) Photo By Diogo B. Provete , used under CC-BY-SA-2.5 /Cropped and compressed from original
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