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Melanophryniscus stelzneri

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Bumblebee toad
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M. stelzneri
Binomial name
Melanophryniscus stelzneri
(Weyenbergh, 1875)

Melanophryniscus stelzneri (bumblebee toad or black-and-yellow walking toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae which is endemic to Argentina and is harvested for the pet trade.[1] Two subspecies are recognized.

Diet

It feeds exclusively on insects and worms.

References

  1. ^ a b Garcia, P. (2004). Melanophryniscus stelzneri. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.