Four-ridged toad

Ingerophrynus quadriporcatus

''Ingerophrynus quadriporcatus'' is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family. Its common names are long-glanded toad, four-ridged toad and greater Malacca toad. It is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo , Sumatra, and the Natuna Islands.
Its natural habitats are swamp forests, but it has also been found on rubber plantations. It breeds in standing water.
Four-Ridged Toad, Singapore Found this guy by the side of the forest track after an evening shower. Fall,Geotagged,Ingerophrynus quadriporcatus,Singapore,Toad

Appearance

Male ''Ingerophrynus quadriporcatus'' grow to a snout–vent length of about 48 mm and females to 53–63 mm . They have a distinct tympanum. The dorsum is dark or light brown above and on sides, usually uniform in colour, and without distinct markings. Ventral colour is yellowish brown, possibly with dark spots. Skin on top of head and body is covered with many conical spines.

Status

''Ingerophrynus quadriporcatus'' may be common in suitable swampy habitats, but it is not abundant. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by expanding oil palm plantations, infrastructure development, and logging.

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Status: Least concern
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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyBufonidae
GenusIngerophrynus
SpeciesI. quadriporcatus
Photographed in
Singapore