Rhinella ruizi
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Rhinella ruizi

Rhinella ruizi is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to the Cordillera Central in Antioquia, Colombia. The specific name ruizi honors Pedro Miguel Ruiz-Carranza , a Colombian herpetologist.

Appearance

Adult males measure 36–39 mm (1.4–1.5 in) and adult females 39–50 mm (1.5–2.0 in) in snout–vent length. The head is triangular and slightly wider than it is long. The snout is acuminate, sometimes bulbous. The tympanum is absent. The parotoid glands are well-developed. The fingers and the toes are short, webbed, and have bulbous tips. The dorsum varies from brown to dark brown to reddish brown. The vertebral line is yellow, green, or cream-colored and is lined with black.

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References

1. Rhinella ruizi Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhinella_ruizi
2. Rhinella ruizi on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/54882/85876421

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