AnAge entry for Rhinella arenarum
Classification (HAGRID: 00054)
- Taxonomy
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia (Taxon entry)
Order: Anura
Family: Bufonidae
Genus: Rhinella
- Species
- Rhinella arenarum
- Common name
- Argentine toad
- Synonyms
- Bufo arenarum, Bufo mendocinus, Phryniscus connectens, Bufo arenarius, Chaunus arenarum, Bufo marinus platensis, Bufo arenarum mendocinus, Bufo arenarum platensis, Bufo arenarum chaguar
Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits
- Maximum longevity
- Not yet established
- Observations
In the wild, these animals may live up to 8 years [0525]. Longevity in captivity has not exceeded 5 years, so their maximum lifespan is likely underestimated.
Life history traits (averages)
- No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.
Metabolism
No information on metabolism is available.
References
- [0525] Smirina (1994), Age determination and longevity in amphibians (PubMed)
- [0451] Frank & Kate's Web Page
External Resources
- Integrated Taxonomic Information System
- ITIS 773692
- Animal Diversity Web
- ADW account (if available)
- Encyclopaedia of Life
- Search EOL
- NCBI Taxonomy
- Taxonomy ID 38577
- Entrez
- Search all databases
- Ageing Literature
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- Images
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- Internet
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