Asian common toad
A species of Asian toads, Also known as Asian toad, Common sunda toad, Common indian toad, Spectacled toad Scientific name : Duttaphrynus melanostictus Genus : Asian toads
Asian common toad, A species of Asian toads
Also known as:
Asian toad, Common sunda toad, Common indian toad, Spectacled toad
Scientific name: Duttaphrynus melanostictus
Genus: Asian toads
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Description
An interesting pet, the asian common toad has an unusual appearance with black crests ornamenting its head. Easy to care for, the asian common toad is nocturnal and mostly quiet during the day. It should be housed in a terrarium alone or with a few of its own kind. In the wild, it eats all kinds of insects, larvae, and eggs of other amphibians, making it an invasive species in many island ecosystems, including Madagascar.
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Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Asian common toad is a predominantly insectivorous species with its diet primarily consisting of insects. It also devours spiders, earthworms, and occasionally smaller amphibians. This amphibian feeds mostly at dusk or dawn.
Appearance
Asian common toad is a small toad, measuring up to 8 cm in length with warty skin ranging from dark brown to black. Characteristic features include its bumpy skin texture, white or yellow spots spread across the body, and the absence of a distinct neck. It has a short snout, prominent eyes with horizontal pupils and a gland behind each eye, secreting toxins for protection. There isn't significant visual differentiation between the sexes or across different stages of life.
Behavior
Asian common toad primarily exhibits nocturnal behavior, often found foraging for prey during nighttime and cover in leaf litters or under stones during the day. This species is known for its territorial call, a distinctive croak that males produce to attract females and deter rivals. Furthermore, asian common toad tends to be solitary outside the breeding season.
Population
Increasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
Asian toads Species
Asian common toad 
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