Phrynoidis juxtaspera

(Inger, 1864)

Vernacular names
English : Borneo river toad
French : Crapaud géant de Bornéo

Classification
Class : Amphibia
Order : Anura
Family : Bufonidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
One of the largest asian toads, reaching lengths of 21 cm, females being much bigger than males. Whole skin very warty, including on belly. Coloration grey to brown, even blackish-brown. Thicker and longer warts behind head.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in South East Asia, in most of Borneo island (Malaysia and Indonesia) and in eastern Sumatra. Lives near rocky streams and rivers in rainforests, sometimes plantations.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : Despite its small range, the species has a large population and remains mostly unharmed although sometimes hunted for food.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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