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Ingerophrynus quadriporcatus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Ingerophrynus

Rank
  
Species

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Bufonidae

Higher classification
  
Toads

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Scientific name
  
Ingerophrynus quadriporcatus

Similar
  
Frog, Ingerophrynus, True toad, Amphibians, Ingerophrynus divergens

Ingerophrynus quadriporcatus is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. Its common names are long-glanded toad, four-ridged toad and greater Malacca toad. It is found in Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Borneo (Sabah, Brunei, Sarawak, and Kalimantan), 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.

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Description

Male Ingerophrynus quadriporcatus grow to a snout–vent length of about 48 mm (1.9 in) and females to 53–63 mm (2.1–2.5 in). 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.

Conservation

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.

References

Ingerophrynus quadriporcatus Wikipedia