Puerto Rican crested toad (Peltophryne lemur)
Where found : Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
Diet : Worms, insects (adult and larval), and other invertebrates. At the Central Park Zoo, this toad is fed crickets, mealworms, wax worms (larvae of the greater wax moth), and small mice.
Description : About 2.5–5.5 inches long. Brown coloring.

Smooth-sided toad (Bufo guttatus)
Where found : Tropical rainforests of northeastern South America. Their Central Park Zoo exhibit is located on the upper level of the Tropic building.
Diet : Insects. At the CPZ, these toads are fed crickets and bloodworms.
Description : Females tend to be larger and can grow up to 10 inches in length. The reddish-brown coloration provides great camouflage among foliage on the ground.
Life span : Up to 10 years in captivity.

Surinam Toad (Pipa pipa)
Where found : Northeastern South America. Their Central Park Zoo exhibit is located on the upper level of the Tropic building. Look closely, these flattened toads resemble tree branches and may sometimes be hard to see.
Diet : Small fish. At the CPZ these toads are fed earthworms, goldfish, and minnows.
Description : Square and flattened body shape. Their heads are flat on top, but flaps of skin around the jaws break up the outline. The hind feet are large and webbed.
Interesting note : The eggs are fertilized by the male and placed on her back where they remain for up to 4 months before hatching.

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