Family: Bufonidae - True Toad familyNumber of Species: 97Location: Central and South America The members of the genus Atelopus are commonly referred to as the Harlequin Toads or Stubfoot Toads. There are many members of the genus but the majority of them are endangered of becoming extinct. Many species in the genus haven't been seen… Continue reading Harlequin Toads (Atelopus)
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Frog or Toad 3/27/18
Can you tell if this is a frog or a toad? Try to make a guess below! If you need some tips read this. Also if you want to know what exactly are the differences between frogs and toads, read this! Answer will be posted tomorrow!
Emerald Glass Frog (Espadarana prosoblepon)
photo by Brian Gratwicke Common Name: Emerald Glass Frog, Nicaragua Giant GlassfrogScientific Name: Espadarana prosobleponFamily: Glass Frog Family - CentrolenidaeLocation: Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and PanamaSize: 1.2 inches (31 mm) for females, 1.1 inches (28 mm) for males The Emerald Glass Frog is a beautiful frog from Central and South America. Like other glass frogs,… Continue reading Emerald Glass Frog (Espadarana prosoblepon)
Rough Skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa)
photo by DSHil Common Name: Rough Skinned NewtScientific Name: Taricha granulosaFamily: SalamandridaeLocation: Canada and the United StatesUS Location: Alaska, California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, WashingtonMax Size: 8.6 inches(22 cm) entire length. 3.4 inches (8.6 cm) for Snout to Vent The Rough Skinned Newt is the most poisonous newt in North America. Its poison is used to scare off… Continue reading Rough Skinned Newt (Taricha granulosa)