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Amphibians
Surinam Toad
Pipa pipa
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 6-8 years
- Weight
- 0.1-0.16 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Surinam Toad (Pipa pipa) is a carnivore species found in South American slow-moving waters. It typically lives 6-8 years, weighing around 0.1-0.16 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the surinam toad: Female Surinam toads carry eggs embedded in the skin on their backs.
Amphibians live a double life, often starting in water as larvae before transforming to breathe air as adults. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are especially sensitive to environmental change, making them useful indicators of ecosystem health.