The Golden Toad is much smaller than most frogs or toads, measuring only about two inches long. Their bodies are very slender adn topped with a slightly pointed head. Webbed hind feet help the toads to maneuver int eh water. The male golden toads are very bright with orange and yellow tones. Savage described them as being dipped in enamel paint. The females, though also lavishly colored, look dull compared to the male. They are usually a dark olive green or black color with scarlet splotches throughout their skin. this is certainly an animal or rare magnificence (Nunn 50)

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