Giant River Toad — Wildlife of Borneo Field Guide

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Phrynoidis juxtasper

Diet

Invertebrates, other small prey

Habitat

Larger rivers and streams

Range

Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia

Clutch size

Several thousand eggs (typical for true toads)

Incubation period

A few days to hatching (typical for true toads)

Size

Very large (up to 200mm)

Weight

~200–500g

One of the largest toads in Borneo, heavily built with rough, warty skin, found along larger rivers and streams.

Nocturnal, foraging along riverbanks and rocks for invertebrates and other small prey; its size alone distinguishes it from most other Bornean toads.

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