Asian Common Toad

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Amphibia · Anura · Bufonidae

About

Duttaphrynus melanostictus is commonly called Asian common toad, Asian black-spined toad, Asian toad, black-spectacled toad, common Sunda toad, and Javanese toad. It is probably a complex of more than one true toad species that is widely distributed in South and Southeast Asia.

Fun Fact

Madagascar in 2011 at the port of Toamasina, and by 2014, was found in a 100 km2 (39 sq mi) zone around that city.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live mostly in disturbed lowland habitats, from upper beaches and riverbanks to human-dominated agricultural and urban areas.

Diet

Feed on a wide range of invertebrates, including scorpions.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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