Toadtuga

The toadtuga split from its ancestor, the flutuga. It has shrunk to half its ancestor's size and now is more aquatic. While they still come to land, they spend most of their time in the water. They are now full carnivores and eat small prey and many larva forms of larger species. Like its ancestor, it is a solitary opportunist. Their eyes have improved a bit to help them spot prey better. They have also developed eyelids to protect them. Their legs have grown much larger to help them swim. When on land, they walk in a semi-hopping motion due to their large feet. Their back plates and spines have reduced for a more streamline body. Males will wrestle against each other to impress females during mating season. Once the rival is defeated the male can mate with the female in the water where she deposits her eggs. Much like how salmon externally fertilize their eggs. Adults play no part in raising young. Thus the tadpoles must fend for themselves when they hatch.