Pebble Toad
Pebble toad is a species of small toad belonging to the family Bufonidae, endemic to Venezuela. The species is diurnal.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Bufonidae |
Genus | Oreophrynella |
Scientific Name | Oreophrynella nigra |
Size | Males: 1.6 to 2.3 cm (0.65–0.93 in) Females: 2 to 3 cm (0.80–1.18 in) |
Color | Cryptic black and dark gray |
Distribution | Venezuela |
Habitat | Rocks and peat bogs in the mountains of Venezuela at elevations of 2,300–2,700 m (7,500–8,900 ft) above sea level |
Diet | Insects |
Predators | Large spiders |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |