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Rhaebo haematiticus
Litter Toad
Cope, 1862
Detailed Texts Multi-lang
Medium-sized toad with a cryptic brown or reddish coloration that allows it to camouflage perfectly on the forest floor. Its skin is less warty than other bufonids and has a prominent snout.
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Other Names (Global)
Litter ToadSapo hojarascaSapo de sangre
Taxonomy
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyBufonidae
GenusRhaebo
Taxonomic AuthorityCope, 1862
Ecology & Status
Origin
Native
Population Trend
Stable
Breeding Season
Year Round
Trophic Role
Carnivore
Recent Sightings
Yes
Habitat Summary Multi-lang
Inhabits humid tropical rainforests, preferring areas with abundant leaf litter and proximity to streams.Behaviour Multi-lang
Nocturnal; spends daylight hours buried or hidden in leaf litter.Social Activity Multi-lang
Solitary; usually remains still for long periods to avoid detection.Feeding Guild Multi-lang
Active forager; moves slowly exploring the forest mulch.Trophic Chain Details Multi-lang
Carnivore; consumes mainly ants, beetles, and other ground arthropods.Reproductive Behaviour Multi-lang
Oviparous; females deposit strings of eggs in slow-moving streams.Physical Measures
Length (cm)
6.0 - 12.0 cm
Weight (Grams)
40 g - 150 g
Offspring per cycle500 - 3000
Sexual DimorphismYes
Lifespan
Sexual Maturity
1 - 3 Years
Gestation / Incubation
7 - 14
Lifespan Estimated
Males0 Years
Females0 Years
Sexual Dimorphism
Males Multi-lang
Males with glands on their forearms and minor territorial behavior.
Females Multi-lang
Females significantly larger due to egg-carrying capacity.
Evolutionary Adaptations Multi-lang
Disruptive camouflage: Its color pattern breaks its outline among the dry leaves on the ground.
Main Threats Multi-lang
Forest degradation and climate change that alters the soil moisture necessary for its survival.
Interesting Facts Multi-lang
Unlike many toads that prefer open environments, this species is a specialized inhabitant of the deep forest interior.