Bufo peltocephalus

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.