Asian Black Spined Toad

Bufo melanostictus

Description

Bufo melanostictus is medium in size and has rough nodules. It has a pair of large parotoid glands (poison glands) above the nape of the neck. The color on the back varies between dark gray brown, yellowish, reddish, to black. There are also those with a brownish yellow or grayish black base color. There are rough spots on the back with black tips. The underside of the body is grayish white, with slightly rough spots. The palms of the hands and feet are black or blackish, without a swimming membrane, or with a very short swimming membrane. Male individuals generally have a dull reddish chin on the chin.

Population Size

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Life Span

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WEIGHT​

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LENGTH

55 – 80 mm (male) and 65 – 85 mm (female)

In

Insectivorest

No

Nocturnal

Te

Terrestrial

Classification

KINGDOM

:

Animalia

PHYLUM

:

Chordata

CLASS

:

Amphibia

ORDER

:

Anura

FAMILY

:

Bufonidae

GENUS

:

Bufo

SPECIES

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Bufo melanostictus

Distribution

Bufo melanostictus is often found around the house, such as under piles of stones, wood, or in the corners of kitchens, and poolsides.

Geography

Continent : Asia

Country : This toad is widespread from India, the People’s Republic of southern China, Indochina to Indonesia (Java, Bali, Lombok, Sulawesi and West Papua).

Habits and Lifestyle

Bufo melanostictus lives in groups, 6-7 large and small frogs. This frog will jump short and short out of hiding at night and start hiding again at dawn.

Lifestyle

In groups, nocturnal and terrestrial

Biome

Home environment

Climate Zone

Tropical and subtropical

Diet and Nutrition

Generally this frog preys on several insects that pass nearby, such as mosquitoes, ants and even small caterpillars.

Diet : Insectivora

Mating Habits

These frogs mate in ponds, watery ditches, on full moon nights. Male frogs make loud noises before and after the rain to call the female. During the mating season, several pairs are usually found in the pond. There is often intense physical competition between male toads for the female, so the male will tightly hug the female’s back during the mating procession.

Reproduction session : on full moon nights

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Reference

Bufo melanostictus on Wikipedia article