Duttaphrynus melanostictus

Species: Duttaphrynus melanostictus

English Name: Asian Toad, Asian Common Toad, Black-spectacled Toad

Chinese Name: 黑眶蟾蜍

Family: Bufonidae

Description:

Large toad (20 cm) with several bony ridges on the top of the head and distinct tympanum. The color ranges from grey to brown with dark spots. Adults are terrestrial and may be found under ground cover.

© 2011 Thomas H Brown

© 2011 Thomas H Brown

© 2011 Ian Wongkar

© 2011 Ian Wongkar

© 2009 Arthur Chapman

© 2009 Arthur Chapman

© 2011 Thomas H Brown

© 2011 Thomas H Brown

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© 2013 Vipin Baliga

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References:

– Zhao, E., Leung, V., Leung, C. V. (1999). Notes on amphibians and reptiles of Macau. Sichuan Journal of Zoology 18 (4) , 147-150.