Rhinella jimi

Rhinella jimi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Bufonidae
Genus: Rhinella
Species: R. jimi
Binomial name
Rhinella jimi
(Stevaux, 2002)
Synonyms
  • Bufo jimi Stevaux, 2002
  • Chaunus jimi (Stevaux, 2002)

Rhinella jimi is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae that is endemic to northeastern Brazil between Bahia and Maranhão. Prior to its description in 2002, it was confused with Rhinella schneideri (=Bufo/Rhinella paracnemis).[2] It is a very common species that inhabits secondary forests, savanna, agricultural lands, and other open areas and disturbed habitats. Breeding takes place in permanent and temporary ponds. Although it is used for black magic, it is not facing any major threats.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Andrade, G. & Carnaval, A.C. (2004). "Rhinella jimi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2004: e.T54674A11184744. Retrieved 18 January 2016.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Rhinella jimi (Stevaux, 2002)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 18 January 2016.


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