Rhinella ornata is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae that is found in Brazil and possibly Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, and intermittent freshwater lakes. It is threatened by habitat loss.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered poisonous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole family. True toads; bufotoxin from parotoid glands, dangerous to pets Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Rhinella crucifer — considered poisonous
- Incilius aucoinae — considered poisonous
- Ingerophrynus celebensis — considered poisonous
- Incilius melanochlorus — considered poisonous
- Incilius cavifrons — considered poisonous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Bufonidae
- Genus
- Rhinella
- Species
- Rhinella ornata
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