Bufo bankorensis

Bufo bankorensis

Central formosa toad, Bankor toad

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Bufo bankorensis

Bufo bankorensis (vernacular names: Central Formosa toad, Bankor toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Taiwan and widely distributed at elevations up to 3,000 m (9,800 ft) above sea level. There has been doubts about its separatedness from Bufo gargarizans from China and even other species, but it is currently considered a valid species.

Appearance

Bufo bankorensis is a large toad that can reach 15 cm (5.9 in), even 20 cm (7.9 in) in snout–vent length. Females are larger than males. The snout is short. Dorsolateral ridge is absent. The tympanum is not prominent. The parotoid glands are kidney-shaped. Skin is rough and covered with pointed tubercles of various size. Coloration is light brown color with orange, yellow, or black markings.

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References

1. Bufo bankorensis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bufo_bankorensis
2. Bufo bankorensis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/54582/48987246

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