Archive for 'Amphibians'

South American Common Toad (Rhinella margaritifera)

South American Common Toad (Rhinella margaritifera)

A tiny toad that’s impossible to spot when still, and even when it’s moving it can be hard, as it’s incredibly well camouflaged. Called Sapo Crestado in Spanish, and I find that a lot more descriptive than the English, as this toad does have a ridge or crest along its back. This species is currently [...]

South American Common Toad (Rhinella margaritifera)

South American Common Toad (Rhinella margaritifera)

A tiny toad that’s impossible to spot when still, and even when it’s moving it can be hard, as it’s incredibly well camouflaged. Called Sapo Crestado in Spanish, and I find that a lot more descriptive than the English, as this toad does have a ridge or crest along its back. It is currently under [...]

Roraima bush toad  (Oreophrynella quelchii)

Roraima bush toad (Oreophrynella quelchii)

If you haven’t seen this toad on top of Roraima, you have definitely heard it. Yet you might not know it’s the sound of a toad, as it resembles a mellow drip of water. So mellow and soft that it simply blends in with the myriads of sounds from water, which is abundant on Roraima. [...]


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