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Rivero's Toad
José Gabriel Julio Guzmán, CC BY 4.0, via iNaturalist

Frogs & toads

Rivero's Toad

Rhinella humboldti (Gallardo, 1965)

LC Least Concern

Names

EnglishRivero's Toad
Dutch—
Spanish—
Chinese—
Sranan Tongotodo (general name for the group)
Scientific nameRhinella humboldti (Gallardo, 1965)

About this species

Rhinella humboldti (common name: Rivero's toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, and the Guianas. This species was originally considered to be a subspecies of Rhinella granulosa (as Bufo granulosus humboldti).

Rhinella humboldti is an abundant species. It is generally a terrestrial toad found in lowland plains, savanna, and dry forests. It can penetrate into forests by following roads and lumber tracts. On Trinidad, it is found in cane fields, rice fields, and other open agricultural areas. Breeding takes place in temporary and permanent ponds.

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Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyBufonidae
GenusRhinella

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