Asian toad

Up to 15cm long. This large frog is the only toad species found in Bangkok. Heavy body appears obese and is covered with the characteristic “warts” of a toad. Black marks on the end of these “warts” give the toad the alternative name “Black-spined Toad”. Color can vary from gray to brown to yellow, sometimes with reddish markings. Head has very large parotid glands behind the eyes and distinct black ridges connecting the eyes to the nose and glands. Legs are relatively short and feet are only half-webbed. Underside is white, sometimes with dark blotching.

Tadpoles grow to 2.7cm. They are black and have small oval-shaped bodies.