A very nice specimen of Duttaphrynus melanostictus inside the entrance of a building at night. Had to upload!
Several males observed near small trees in the grass field of the Sarawak Forestry Department Residence. Some females (?) were also seen hiding in the trees. All observations where done at night.
I'd like to confirm this observation. Found during the day in semi-dry open forest.
Very common Bufo found in Western ghats of India. Medium sized. prominent ridges and glands behind tympanum. Tympanum very distinct. Toes and fingers are not webbed.
The Common Indian Toad or Common Asiatic/Asian Toad or Black-spined Toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus is a species of toad that is common in South Asia. The species grows to almost 20Â cm long. The species breeds during the monsoons and the tadpoles are black. Young toads may be seen in large numbers after the monsoons.
