Rhaebo guttatus (Schneider, 1799)

Male Size

For Rhaebo guttatus, males reach approximately 15 cm (5.9 in) in snout–vent length.

Female Size

Females grow larger, reaching up to 17.4 cm (6.9 in) in snout–vent length, and may even reach 25 cm (10 in).

Coloration

This species has dorsal coloration ranging from cream or very light brown to reddish brown; its belly is a darker shade.

Head Morphology

Rhaebo guttatus has a characteristically prominent preocular ridge that is visible even in juveniles.

Toxin Secretion

This smooth sided toad secretes bufotoxin, a toxin, from a gland behind its eyes.

Toxin Effects

If ingested by humans, this toxin is known to cause heart failure, and it serves as the toad's primary defense against predators.

Habitat

Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, especially mature gallery forests.

Microhabitat

It lives on the ground or in deep leaf-litter on the forest floor.

Threats

It is locally threatened by habitat loss.