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Granular toad
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Frogs & toads

Granular toad

Rhinella granulosa (Spix, 1824)

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishGranular toad
DutchChaunus granulosus
SpanishSapo granuloso
Chinese—
Sranan Tongotodo (general name for the group)
Scientific nameRhinella granulosa (Spix, 1824)

About this species

Rhinella granulosa, also known as granular toad and common lesser toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. The species was redelimited in 2009 and is now considered endemic to Brazil.

According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)—still using a broader definition for this species—the natural habitats of Rhinella granulosa are open areas, savanna, forests, and river shorelines. During the daytime they hide in holes in the ground. They feed on ants and termites. This adaptable species is not considered threatened.

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Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyBufonidae
GenusRhinella

In Suriname

121Records in Suriname
1845First record
2014Latest record

Where it has been recorded

  • Sipaliwini4
  • Para3

Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.

Records by month

All years combined.

Sources & credits

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