Rhinella arenarum facts for kids
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The Rhinella arenarum is a type of toad that lives in South America. It is also known as the Common Toad or Argentine Toad. This toad belongs to the Bufonidae family.
You can find this toad in several countries. It lives in southern Brazil, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina. It also lives in Bolivia, especially east of the Andes mountains.
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Where the Common Toad Lives
This toad likes to live in places with water. It often chooses small ponds or wet, marshy areas. These water spots usually have still, or stagnant, water.
The Common Toad prefers dry, mild places. It is often found in open areas like grasslands. These toads are quite common in the places they live.
What the Common Toad Looks Like
The Common Toad has rough, bumpy skin. Its skin helps it blend in with its surroundings. This makes it harder for predators to spot them.
Like other toads, it has strong back legs. These legs help it hop around. Toads are different from frogs because they usually have drier skin.
Conservation Status
The Common Toad is not currently in danger. Scientists say it is a species of "Least Concern." This means there are many of them in the wild.
Even though some toads are collected for science, their numbers are still strong. Sometimes, toads get hurt by cars on roads. But this does not threaten the whole species.
History of the Common Toad
Scientists have found very old fossils of this toad. These fossils show that Rhinella arenarum has been around for a long time. They have been found in central Argentina.
The oldest fossils are from the late Pliocene epoch. This means their ancestors lived millions of years ago. They have survived many changes on Earth.
See also
In Spanish: Sapo argentino para niños
