Duttaphrynus melanostictus
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The Common Indian Toad Duttaphrynus melanostictus is a species of toad that is quite common in most parts of India. The species grows to almost 20 cm long. The species breeds during the monsoons and the tadpoles are black. Young toads may be seen in large numbers after the monsoons.
[edit] Description
Head with more or less elevated bony ridges, namely a canthal, a preorbital, a supraorbital, a postorbital, and a short orbito-tympanic; snout short, blunt; interorbital space much broader than the upper eyelid: tympanum very distinct, at least two thirds the diameter of the eye. First finger extending generally, but not always, beyond second; toes at least half webbed, with single subarticular tubercles; two moderate metatarsal tubercles; no tarsal fold. The tarsometatarsal articulation reaches the tympanum or the eye. Upper surfaces with more or less prominent, often spiny, warts; parotoids very prominent, kidney-shaped or elliptical, more or less elongate. [2]
Yellowish or brownish above, the spines of the warts and the ridges of the head generally black; beneath immaculate or more or less spotted. Male with a subgular vocal snc, and black nuptial excrescences on the two inner fingers.
These toads are often seen at night under street lamps especially during times when winged termites swarm.
[edit] References
- ^ van Dijk et al (2004). Bufo melanostictus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 12 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is of least concern
- ^ Boulenger, G. A. 1890. Fauna of British India. Reptilia and Batrachia.
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