Bufo bankorensis Barbour, 1908

Taxonomic Identity

Bufo bankorensis Barbour, 1908 is a large toad species.

Snout-Vent Length

Individuals can reach a snout–vent length of 15 cm (5.9 in), and some grow as large as 20 cm (7.9 in).

Sexual Size Dimorphism

Females of this species are larger than males.

Head and External Ridge Features

It has a short snout, lacks a dorsolateral ridge, and does not have a prominent tympanum.

Skin and Gland Characteristics

Its parotoid glands are kidney-shaped, and its rough skin is covered in pointed tubercles of varying sizes.

Coloration

Its base coloration is light brown, with markings in orange, yellow, or black.

Habitat and Elevation Range

This toad occurs in a variety of habitats at elevations up to 3,000 m (9,800 ft), including broadleaf forests, mixed forests, cultivated fields, and orchards.

Foraging Behavior

Individuals forage for insects on rainy nights.

Breeding Sites

Breeding occurs in both streams and pools.

Breeding Season Variation

Research has recorded that temperate populations of this toad can breed year-round, while subtropical populations only breed in the cooler part of the year, from September to March.

Conservation Threat: Habitat Loss

Although Bufo bankorensis is a common species, habitat loss remains a threat to it.

Human Exploitation

It is also collected for use as food and in traditional medicine.