About Sclerophrys gutturalis (Power, 1927)
Common Name and Taxon Status
Sclerophrys gutturalis, commonly called the guttural toad, is a large toad species.
Size
Males reach a maximum snout-to-vent length of 90 mm (3.5 in), while females grow up to 120 mm (4.7 in).
Dorsal Base Coloration
Its upper body is buffish brown, covered in variable, irregular dark brown markings.
Dorsal Marking Patterns
Two pairs of brown spots between the eyes form a cross-shaped mark, and a pale stripe often runs down the toad’s spine.
Limb Markings and Tubercles
The arms have a fringe of distinctive white tubercles along their edges, and a red patch occurs on the back of the thighs.
Ventral Coloration and Texture
The underparts are pale and granular-textured, and mature males have a dark throat.
Gland and Webbing Features
This species has prominent parotid glands, and its toes are only slightly webbed.
