Bufo peltocephalus
Phylum: Chordata
Sub-Phylum: Vertebrata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Bufo peltocephalus, also known as the Guanahacabibes toad, is a species of toad found in Cuba.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Bufo peltocephalus is a medium-sized toad with a relatively robust body.
The dorsal coloration can vary, but it is typically brown, olive, or gray with darker markings and patterns. The skin may have small warts or bumps.
It has a distinctive cranial crest or ridge running along the top of its head, which is one of its distinguishing features.
REPRODUCTION:
Breeding typically occurs in freshwater bodies, such as ponds and streams, during the rainy season.
Male toads will call to attract females, and amplexus (a mating embrace) occurs in the water.
The female lays eggs, which are fertilized externally by the male.
Tadpoles hatch from the eggs and undergo metamorphosis into juvenile toads before becoming terrestrial adults.
HABITAT:
This toad species is endemic to Cuba and is primarily found in the western part of the island, including the Guanahacabibes Peninsula.
Its habitat includes various types of terrestrial and aquatic environments, such as forests, grasslands, and freshwater bodies like ponds and streams.