Japanese Common Toad

Japanese Common Toad

A toad found in gardens.

Characteristics

A chubby frog with a body length of nearly 20cm. It is an endemic subspecies of Japanese toad.

The back is dark brown or dark brown, and the skin is bumpy. Compared to the Japanese toad, the eardrum is larger, and the diameter of the eardrum is longer than the distance from the eye to the eardrum. The skin secretes a toxic fluid.

When moving, it does not bounce and walks gently.

Picture of Japanese Common Toad

Ecology

In addition to forests and grasslands, it can also live in urban areas and the gardens of people's houses. It is nocturnal and preys on small creatures such as insects.

It breeds in early summer and lays long, thin eggs on the water's edge.

Habitat

I took this photo in the sunshine near Katakura Castle Ruins Park in Hachioji City. It moved slowly, and after a while it fled into the grass.

You may also encounter it on the road at night when it is raining in early spring. It's quite big, so if you suddenly meet it, you'll be surprised. I happened to have my camera and was able to take a picture.

Pictures

Introducing a picture of Japanese Common Toad.

Picture of Japanese Common Toad1|The dorsum is dark brown and has a large eardrum.
The dorsum is dark brown and has a large eardrum.
Picture of Japanese Common Toad2|It has warts all over its body.
It has warts all over its body.
Picture of Japanese Common Toad3|I found it by chance on the street at night.
I found it by chance on the street at night.
Picture of Japanese Common Toad4|Plump when inflated.
Plump when inflated.
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