Rhinella diptycha facts for kids
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The Rococo Toad is a large type of toad. It is also known by other names like Cope's toad or cururu toad. You can find these toads in many parts of South America. They live in countries like Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay, Bolivia, and Brazil.
The Rococo Toad is one of several "cururu toads" found in Brazil. Other similar toads include R. jimi and the famous Cane Toad (R. marina). Rococo Toads are quite big. Female toads can grow up to 25 centimeters (about 10 inches) long. Males are a bit smaller, reaching about 18 centimeters (about 7 inches).
Where Do Rococo Toads Live?
Rococo Toads are very common and live in many different places. They like open areas and even cities. You might spot them in dry grasslands called savanna. They also live near freshwater marshes, which are wet, grassy areas.
These toads need water to lay their eggs. They usually choose ponds that are always there or ponds that appear after rain. They prefer ponds that do not have a lot of plants growing in them.
Are Rococo Toads in Danger?
The Rococo Toad is a widespread species. This means there are many of them across a large area. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) lists them as "Least Concern" (LC). This is good news because it means they are not currently at high risk of disappearing.
However, their homes can sometimes be destroyed. This is called habitat loss. It can happen when people build new things or change the land. Even though this is a threat, the toads are still doing well overall.
Rococo Toads as Pets
Sometimes, people keep Rococo Toads as pets. They are interesting animals to observe. However, not many people buy them as pets. This means that the pet trade is not a big problem for their numbers in the wild.
