South American toads facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rhinella |
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| Cane Toad (Bufo marinus) | |
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Rhinella
Fitzinger, 1826
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| Bufo (Oxyrhynchus) proboscideus Spix, 1824
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71 species; see table. |
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Chaunus Wagler, 1828 |
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Rhinella (also known as Beaked Toads or Rio Viejo Toads) is a group of toads. Some scientists think it's a subgenus, which is like a smaller group within the larger Bufo genus. Others believe it should be its own main group, or genus.
There are 71 different kinds of Rhinella toads. They are all types of true toads. These toads live in Central America and South America.
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What are Rhinella Toads?
Rhinella toads are a fascinating group of amphibians. They are known for their unique features and the wide variety of species within the group. These toads play an important role in their ecosystems.
Where Rhinella Toads Live
You can find Rhinella toads across a large area. They live in many different habitats in Central and South America. This includes various environments, from forests to more open areas.
Types of Rhinella Toads
There are 71 known species of Rhinella toads. This means there's a lot of diversity in how they look and where they live!
One of the most famous Rhinella species is the Cane Toad (Rhinella marina). This toad is well-known around the world. It is one of the largest toads and can be found in many places.
Here are a few examples of the many Rhinella species:
- Rhinella arenarum is often called the Common Toad or Argentine Toad.
- Rhinella ceratophrys is known as the Horned Toad because of its unique head shape.
- Rhinella crucifer is sometimes called the Striped Toad.
- Rhinella ictericus is known as the Yellow Cururu Toad.
- Rhinella spinulosus is a Warty Toad.
Scientists often study these different species. They want to learn more about how they live and how they are related to each other. Some scientists still call these toads species of Bufo, while others use the name Rhinella.
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A Cane Toad, a well-known Rhinella species.
See also
In Spanish: Rhinella para niños
