# 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! - **Category:** [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/categories/amphibian) - **Rarity:** Common - **Danger:** 2/5 · Low - **Habitat:** Urban areas ![Asian Common Toad](https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special:Redirect/file/Duttaphrynus_melanostictus_at_Niaosong_Wetland_Park%252C_Kaohsiung_2022-01-23_%28cropped%29.jpg&width=800) Photo: LiCheng Shih, CC BY 2.0 · [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Duttaphrynus_melanostictus_at_Niaosong_Wetland_Park%252C_Kaohsiung_2022-01-23_%28cropped%29.jpg) ## 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. ## Taxonomy - **Kingdom:** Animalia - **Phylum:** Chordata - **Class:** Amphibia - **Order:** Anura - **Family:** Bufonidae - **Genus:** Duttaphrynus ## 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 - **Stealthy Camouflage:** Asian Common Toad has rough, bumpy skin that helps them disappear into their varied surroundings like leaf litter and soil. - **Pest Patrol:** Asian Common Toad can help control insect populations by actively hunting many common garden pests at night. - **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 - **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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/indian-cobra) (*Naja naja*) — Adult toads can be prey for cobras. - **Hunts:** [Oriental Cockroach](https://www.snappit.app/explore/oriental-cockroach) (*Blatta orientalis*) — Toads help control insect pests like cockroaches. - **Hunts:** [House Centipede](https://www.snappit.app/explore/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/social): Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring. - [Camouflaged](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/camouflaged): Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment. - [Insectivorous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/insectivorous): This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates. - [Longevous](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/longevous): This trait characterizes organisms with an exceptionally long lifespan compared to others of their kind. - [Urban Friendly](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/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](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/nocturnal): Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day. - [Pollinator](https://www.snappit.app/explore/traits/pollinator): Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants. ## Collections - [Amphibians](https://www.snappit.app/explore/collections/amphibians) ## 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 to identify Asian Common Toad? Check the toe pads, leg length, eye markings, back pattern and body shape. Don't lean on color: some frogs change shade to match their surroundings. Frog Identifier: upload a photo and compare the visible details. ### 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 ## More Amphibians - [Eastern Red-backed Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/eastern-red-backed-salamander) (*Plethodon cinereus*) - [California Slender Salamander](https://www.snappit.app/explore/california-slender-salamander) (*Batrachoseps attenuatus*) - [Cuban Tree Frog](https://www.snappit.app/explore/cuban-tree-frog) (*Osteopilus septentrionalis*) - [European Toad](https://www.snappit.app/explore/european-toad) (*Bufo bufo*) --- Source: [Asian Common Toad: Facts & Places to See — Snappit](https://www.snappit.app/explore/asian-common-toad)