Asian Common Toad
Duttaphrynus melanostictus
Local name: Beeduk / मेंढक
lightbulbThe common Indian toad of towns and villages.
Identification
The Asian Common Toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) is part of the WRK FO field reference used for incident intake and ground reports. Local names include Beeduk / मेंढक.
Habitat. Gardens, drains, forest edge and towns nationwide
Diet. Insects and other invertebrates
Field notes. Warty toad with cranial ridges. The default “frog in the bathroom” call. Skin secretions irritate mucous membranes — wash hands. Listed under the Wildlife (Protection) Act as Unlisted.
Habitat
Gardens, drains, forest edge and towns nationwide
Diet
Insects and other invertebrates
Behavior
Warty toad with cranial ridges. The default “frog in the bathroom” call. Skin secretions irritate mucous membranes — wash hands.