Warty toad
A species of South american toads Scientific name : Rhinella spinulosa Genus : South american toads
Warty toad, A species of South american toads
Scientific name: Rhinella spinulosa
Genus: South american toads
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Description General Info
Description
Rhinella spinulosa is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae that is found in the Andean Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Warty toad pursues an insectivorous diet, primarily consuming a variety of insects. Ants, beetles, and spiders form a significant proportion of its food intake, utilizing a sit-and-wait predatory strategy.
Appearance
Warty toad is a medium-sized toad. Its skin is rough and warty, with a similar texture to tree bark. Predominantly brown in color, it displays a pattern of darker spots, providing effective camouflage in its forest habitat. Its most characteristic feature is an elongated, flatened body with two distinct ridges on its head, separating the eyes from the parotid glands. There are no major appearance differences between genders or throughout the life stages.
Behavior
Warty toad is a nocturnal and solitary toad, primarily spending daytime hours in burrows and emerging at night to forage on insects and small invertebrates. Markedly territorial, warty toad displays aggressive behavior, such as charging and biting, to protect its area. Its distinct call serves to ward off potential competitors. Remarkably adaptive to arid environments, warty toad acquires water mostly from food, reducing reliance on unpredictable water sources.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
South american toads Species
Warty toad 
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