Points

40

per confirmed sighting

Least ConcernVery Rare
amphibiansBufonidae

African Common Toad.

A

Sclerophrys gutturalis

Category

amphibians

Family

Bufonidae

Size

AmphiBIO: body size approximately 120 mm and body mass approximately 38.7 g.

Points

40 pts

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding african common toad in its natural range.

Overview

How to identify it

Habitat

AmphiBIO habitat-use coding: terrestrial.

Diet

AmphiBIO records diet components including arthropods and vertebrates.

Behaviour

When to look

AmphiBIO activity coding: diurnal and nocturnal.

Where to see it

South Africa flagSouth Africa

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

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