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Duttaphrynus kotagamai

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Kingdom
  
Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Higher classification
  
Duttaphrynus

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Bufonidae

Scientific name
  
Duttaphrynus kotagamai

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Species

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Similar
  
Amphibians, Frog, True toad, Duttaphrynus, Adenomus kelaartii

The Kotagama's dwarf toad, Duttaphrynus kotagamai, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka. Its natural habitats are tropical moist lowland forests, moist montane forests, and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. Duttaphrynus kotagamaii is named after Prof. Sarath Kotagama. A grown male is 33–40 mm in length,while a female is 55–63 mm in length. Most commonly found at night. Lives commonly under rocks or decomposed leaves. Found in Massena, Kitulgala and Singharaja forests. Eats termites and grasshoppers.

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References

Duttaphrynus kotagamai Wikipedia