Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Pipa

Pipa

9.9
A flat frog that lives in water in South America, like the Surinam toad
  • noun
  • /ˈpiːpə/
  • Specialized
translation icon : Pipa
  • The Surinam toad, a species of Pipa, is known for its unique reproductive habits.

Examples

  • Researchers observed several Pipa frogs in their natural habitat in the Amazon basin.

  • Members of the genus Pipa are entirely aquatic and rarely leave the water.

  • The Pipa is known for its unique appearance.

  • Many species of Pipa can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Researchers observed several Pipa frogs in their natural habitat in the Amazon basin.

  • Members of the genus Pipa are entirely aquatic and rarely leave the water.

  • Many species of Pipa can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Synonyms

genus Pipa
vsPipa
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flat frogs that live in water in South America and Africa

is limited to South American occurrence rather than including Africa

Compounds

genus Pipa
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of flat frogs that live in water in South America and Africa

Pipa pipa
  • Specialized
9.9

A South American toad that carries its eggs in holes on its back until they become tadpoles

Surface Forms

Pipa singular
Pipas plural

Etymology

The word Pipa is the scientific name for a group of frogs that live in water, including the Surinam toad. A helpful way to remember Pipa is to think of it as sounding like 'pipe', because the short name gives a simple image that matches these frogs' flat, smooth bodies and their life in water.