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Sapo Crestado

Rhinella margaritifera

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order
Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family
Bufonidae
Genus
Rhinella
Species
Rhinella margaritifera (Sapo Crestado)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Sapo Crestado
Portuguese Sapo Folha

Similar Species in Rhinella

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Achavalito de las Sierras
Rhinella achavali
Least Concern
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Sapito Achaleño
Rhinella achalensis
Endangered
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Sapito Con Cruz
Rhinella sternosignata
Near Threatened
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Sapito de Jardín
Rhinella fernandezae
Least Concern
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Sapito Jardín
Rhinella dorbignyi
Least Concern
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Sapo Común
Rhinella marina
Least Concern
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Sapo de Atacama
Rhinella atacamensis
Vulnerable
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Sapo de Crestas de Falcón
Rhinella sclerocephala
Vulnerable
View all species in Rhinella →

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Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sapo Crestado?
The scientific name of Sapo Crestado is Rhinella margaritifera. It belongs to the genus Rhinella.
What is the conservation status of Sapo Crestado?
Sapo Crestado (Rhinella margaritifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sapo Crestado live?
Sapo Crestado is found in Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Venezuela.
What family does Sapo Crestado belong to?
Sapo Crestado (Rhinella margaritifera) belongs to the genus Rhinella, which is part of the taxonomic family Bufonidae.
Is Sapo Crestado endangered?
No, Sapo Crestado (Rhinella margaritifera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sapo Crestado belong to?
Sapo Crestado (Rhinella margaritifera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Sapo Crestado?
The closest relatives of Sapo Crestado in the genus Rhinella include Achavalito de las Sierras, Sapito Achaleño, Sapito Con Cruz, Sapito de Jardín, Sapito Jardín.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Rhinella — 18 Species

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Achavalito de las Sierras
Rhinella achavali
LC 🐾
Sapito Achaleño
Rhinella achalensis
EN 🐾
Sapito Con Cruz
Rhinella sternosignata
NT 🐾
Sapito de Jardín
Rhinella fernandezae
LC 🐾
Sapito Jardín
Rhinella dorbignyi
LC 🐾
Sapo Común
Rhinella marina
LC
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Sapo Crestado
Rhinella margaritifera
LC
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Sapo de Atacama
Rhinella atacamensis
VU 🐾
Sapo de Crestas de Falcón
Rhinella sclerocephala
VU 🐾
Sapo del Río Chili
Rhinella arequipensis
EN 🐾
Sapo de Puntos Rojos
Rhinella rubropunctata
VU 🐾
Sapo de rulo
Rhinella arunco
NT 🐾
Sapo de Salta
Rhinella rumbolli
NT 🐾
Sapo Hocicudo Río Santiago
Rhinella festae
LC 🐾
Billed Toad
Rhinella macrorhina
EN 🐾
Mesoamerican Cane Toad
Rhinella horribilis
LC 🐾
Common Lesser Toad
Rhinella granulosa
LC 🐾
Para Toad
Rhinella castaneotica
LC
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