Order Anura Higher classification Toads | Phylum Chordata Family Bufonidae Scientific name Bufo nasicus Rank Species | |
Similar Amphibians, Toads, Rhaebo caeruleostictus, True toad, Frog | ||
Werner's toad (Rhaebo nasicus, formerly Bufo nasicus; in Spanish sapo narigudo) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in northwestern Guyana and eastern Venezuela at elevations of 500–1,350 m (1,640–4,430 ft) asl.
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Description
Rhaebo nasicus is a medium-sized, long-legged toad. A male measured 41 mm (1.6 in) and two females 64 and 67 mm (2.5 and 2.6 in) in snout–vent length. The dorsal colouration is variable, from greyish brown to reddish brown. There are often darker spots, a dark brown hourglass patch, and/or an ochre middorsal stripe. Edge of lower jaw has a white stripe or row of white spots. Parotoid glands are moderately large. Upper eyelid is spiny. Snout is sharply pointed.
Diet
Diet consists of ants, other arthropods (termites, beetles), and snails.
Habitat and conservation
Its natural habitats are cloud forests and lowland moist forests. Breeding habitat is unknown.
It is a locally common species that is not facing major threats.