South American Common Toad
Rhinella margaritifera
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBufonidae (True Toads)
- GenusRhinella (Beaked Toads)
- SpeciesRhinella margaritifera (South American Common Toad)
About the South American Common Toad
The South American common toad (Rhinella margaritifera; also mitred toad, in Spanish sapo crestado) is a species complex of toads in the family Bufonidae. They are found throughout the Amazonian South America (Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela) and eastern Panama. It was originally believed to be a single species, but is now known to represent a complex of more than one.
Its natural habitats are primary and secondary lowland, premontane and montane tropical moist forests (including terra firme and seasonally flooded forests). It is a generalist species that can also be found in disturbed areas.
As of 2013, there were 16 formally described species within this complex, as well as an unknown number that are yet to be recognized. Rhinella acutirostris Rhinella alata Rhinella castaneotica Rhinella dapsilis Rhinella hoogmoedi
Rhinella lescurei Rhinella magnussoni Rhinella margaritifera Rhinella paraguayensis Rhinella martyi Rhinella ocellata Rhinella proboscidea Rhinella roqueana Rhinella scitula Rhinella sclerocephala Rhinella stanlaii Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of South American Common Toad in Podocarpus 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 | Yasuní National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Cuyabeno Wildlife Reserve | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 3 | Amacayacu National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 5 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 6 | Tambopata National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 7 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 8 | Brownsberg Nature Park | 🇸🇷 Suriname | |
| 9 | Anavilhanas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 10 | Sierra de la Macarena National Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a South American Common Toad in Podocarpus National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a South American Common Toad sighting in Podocarpus National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see South American Common Toad in Podocarpus National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for South American Common Toad in Podocarpus National Park in our monthly data.