Species details

Asian Toad

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

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This common species can often be heard calling after a rainy day. It has warty grey-green skin and has a blackish raised ridge behind each eye (paratoid glands).


Habitat
found on grass lawns at night, on patHS.jpg and roads and concretised drains


Size (snout to vent)
Female 11.5cm, Male 8.5cm


Status
Native


Call
Play