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Black-Spined Toad

Amphibians & Reptiles·Amphibian

The black-spined toad breeds during monsoon season in still and slow-moving rivers. Tadpoles have been shown to recognize other tadpoles they're related to. These toads eat a wide range of animals, including scorpions.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Life span4-10 years
  • Body size8 in.
  • Native habitat Forests, grasslands, inland wetlands, aquatic and marine areas of South and Southeast Asia
  • DietInsects and small vertebrates
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