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A giant Blomberg toad (Rhaebo blombergi) at Centro Jambatu in Quito, Ecuador. This animal is originally from Siete Cascadas, Esmeraldas Province, Ecuador. A very large toad species, easily measuring up to 25 cm. Local people claim it has measured up to 40cm. The species is declining due to deforestation and agricultural activities, especially palm plantations. Other threats include mining and the introduction of exotic species to the wild.
Keywords
- amphibians
- black
- black background
- Blomberg toad
- Brown
- captivity
- Centro Jambatu
- Centro Jambatu de Investigacion y Conservacion de Anfibios
- Close-up
- Colombian giant toad
- ecuador
- Esmeraldas Province
- head and shoulders
- one animal
- Photo Ark
- quito
- Rhaebo blombergi
- side view
- Siete Cascadas
- studio shot
- toads
This photo © Joel Sartore 2021. Image usage guidelines
This photo is part of the Photo Ark.
