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Bumble Bee Toad

Bumble bee toad is a species of toad occurring in Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina. There are two recognized subspecies of this species.

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Amphibia
Order	Anura
Family	Bufonidae
Genus	Melanophryniscus
Scientific Name	Melanophryniscus stelzneri

Other Names	Black-and-yellow walking toad
Size	Male: May grow to around 1 in Female: May grow up to 1.5 in
Color	Combination of black and yellow with red feet and rump
Distribution	Originated in Paraguay, but also occur in Brazil, Uruguay, and northern Argentina
Habitat	Hilly grassland; breeding habitats include small temporary bodies of water
Diet	Insects and worms
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	More than 100 eggs
Reproductive Age	1 to 2 years of age
Average Lifespan	10 or more years in captivity
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern