Roraima Bush Toad
Oreophrynella quelchii
Silhouette: Michael Scroggie, from original photograph by Gary M. Stolz, USFWS (original photograph in public domain). · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBufonidae (True Toads)
- GenusOreophrynella (Bush Toads)
- SpeciesOreophrynella quelchii (Roraima Bush Toad)
About the Roraima Bush Toad
Oreophrynella quelchii, commonly known as the Roraima black frog or Roraima bush toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. This species is restricted to the transboundary summit of Mount Roraima in Venezuela, Guyana and Brazil, and to the nearby Wei-Assipu-tepui on the Brazil–Guyana border. It has been recorded at elevations of 2,300–2,800 m (7,500–9,200 ft) above sea level.
Oreophrynella quelchii was described as Oreophryne Quelchii by George Albert Boulenger in 1895. The description was based on one of the several specimens collected from the summit of Mount Roraima by Mr. J. J. Quelch and Mr. F. McConnell. The species was named for the former.
The holotype, a male, measures 22 mm (0.87 in) in snout–vent length. Coloration is black, but the throat and belly are spotted or marbled with bright yellow, also described as bright orange with black mottling. Webbing between the fingers and toes is moderate (basal). The dorsum has a high density of tubercles of various sizes.
The species' natural habitats are high montane tepui environments. It is diurnal and usually found on open rock surfaces. It is a... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Roraima Bush Toad in Canaima National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Canaima National Park | 🇻🇪 Venezuela |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Roraima Bush Toad in Canaima National Park?
About 60% of wildlife watchers report a Roraima Bush Toad sighting in Canaima National Park, based on 14 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Roraima Bush Toad in Canaima National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Roraima Bush Toad in Canaima National Park in our monthly data.