Ingerophrynus divergens (Peters, 1871)

Taxonomic Classification

Ingerophrynus divergens is a toad species belonging to the family Bufonidae.

Distribution Range

Its known distribution covers the Malay Peninsula (Thailand, and presumably Malaysia), Borneo (Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia), Sumatra, and the Natuna Islands.

Terrestrial Habitat

This species lives in well-drained lowland rainforests.

Breeding Habitat

It breeds in standing water and slow-moving intermittent streams.

Population Status

I. divergens is widespread across areas with suitable habitat for it, but it is not an abundant species.

Threats

It faces threats from habitat loss caused by clear-cutting.

Parasite Host Record

This toad species has been identified as a potential host for multiple helminths, specifically Seuratascaris numidica and Pseudoacanthocephalus bufonis.

Novel Parasite Occurrences

These occurrences represent the first recorded instances of these parasitic organisms found in I. divergens.