Fauna
Amphibian

Asiatic Toad

Bufo gargarizans

Also known as Chusan Island Toad

The Asiatic Toad is a stout East Asian amphibian with dry warty skin and large parotoid glands behind the eyes. It shelters in soil or leaf litter by day, hunts invertebrates after dark, and gathers at still water to breed.

Warty ToadNocturnal HunterParotoid Glands
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyBeetles, Ants, Earthworms
Predators
  • Snakes
  • Wading birds
  • Mammalian carnivores
ThreatsWetland loss, road mortality, pollution, pesticides, disease, and collection for traditional use
HabitatsWoodland, scrub, farms, gardens, grassland, river valleys, ponds, and urban parks
Life spanOften 6 to 10 years, with some individuals living longer
Classification
  1. FamilyBufonidae
  2. SpeciesBufo gargarizans
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskHigh
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is high
Skin secretions can harm pets and eyes; never ingest or mouth a toad.
Why it is dangerous
Parotoid secretions contain defensive toxins that can injure pets or people if swallowed.
How to recognize a risky encounter
A stout brown or olive toad with warty skin and large oval glands behind each eye.
What to do
Do not handle or mouth the toad; prevent pet contact and rinse contaminated eyes immediately.
Responsible observation
  • Glands: Note the large oval parotoid glands behind the eyes.
  • Contact: Observe hands-off and keep children and pets away.
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