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Asian Common Toad
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Asian Common Toad
Duttaphrynus melanostictus
The Asian Common Toad is a friendly little creature with bumpy skin and big eyes. They love to hop around in gardens and ponds, making them fun to spot!
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Asian Common Toad is a robust amphibian with dry, warty skin, usually colored dull grey, brown, or olive. It has prominent bony ridges on its head (cranial crests) and parotoid glands behind its eyes, making it look rugged and distinct from smooth-skinned frogs.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyBufonidaeGenusDuttaphrynus
Category
AmphibiansRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
A group of toads is called a knot – a super cool name for them!
Their eyes glow gold at night, helping them see clearly in the dark!
They lay their eggs in long, jelly-like strings that can stretch for many meters!
They use their sticky tongue to catch fast-moving insects with amazing speed!
Special abilities
Ability
Stealthy Camouflage
Asian Common Toad has rough, bumpy skin that helps them disappear into their varied surroundings like leaf litter and soil.
Ability
Pest Patrol
Asian Common Toad can help control insect populations by actively hunting many common garden pests at night.
Ability
Urban Adaptability
Asian Common Toad has adaptable survival skills that help them thrive in various disturbed habitats, including urban gardens.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 5-15 cm
- Weight
- 0.02-0.2 kg
- Lifespan
- 5-10 years
- Top Speed
- 1.5 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 2000-40000
- Metamorphosis
- 14-28 days
Diet & Feeding
These toads are nocturnal hunters that feast on a variety of small invertebrates.
Primary Foods
- insects
- worms
- slugs
- spiders
- millipedes
- centipedes
Foraging Method
- Ambush
Ecological connections
eaten by
Indian Cobra
Naja naja
Adult toads can be prey for cobras.
hunts
Oriental Cockroach
Blatta orientalis
Toads help control insect pests like cockroaches.
hunts
House Centipede
Scutigera coleoptrata
Toads ambush and eat various arthropods.
eaten by
House Crow
Corvus splendens
Younger toads may be prey for crows.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Longevous
This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Don't touch toads unless you have an adult with you, as they can have skin that makes you feel funny.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Asian Common Toad?
5-15 cm
How much does Asian Common Toad weigh?
0.02-0.2 kg
How long does Asian Common Toad live?
5-10 years
How fast can Asian Common Toad move?
1.5 km/h
What does Asian Common Toad eat?
These toads are nocturnal hunters that feast on a variety of small invertebrates.
Where is Asian Common Toad usually found?
Urban areas
How does Asian Common Toad hunt?
Ambush
How many eggs does Asian Common Toad lay?
2000-40000
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