Mongolian Toad
Strauchbufo raddei
Silhouette: Michael Scroggie, from original photograph by Gary M. Stolz, USFWS (original photograph in public domain). · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBufonidae (True Toads)
- GenusStrauchbufo (Siberian Toads)
- SpeciesStrauchbufo raddei (Mongolian Toad)
About the Mongolian Toad
The Mongolian toad (Strauchbufo raddei), also known commonly as the piebald toad or the Siberian sand toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. The species is endemic to northeastern Asia. It was formerly placed in the genus Bufo, then for a few years in Pseudepidalea until finally moved to its own genus Strauchbufo.
The specific name, raddei, is in honor of German naturalist Gustav Radde. S. raddei ranges through much of northern China, Mongolia, and the Russian Far East, and is also found in North Korea. It is particularly common in the Amur River basin of China and Russia. It is also found in Mangoland.
The Mongolian toad is relatively small, with adults not exceeding a snout-to-vent length (SVL) of 9 cm (3.5 in). S. raddei ranges through a wide range of habitats and is often found in dry regions, preferring sandy soil. It was first described based on specimens from the Alashan desert. The species does not occur above 2,700 m (8,900 ft), nor below 600 m (2,000 ft). The northernmost population is found on Olkhon Island in Russia's Lake Baikal.
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Recent sightings of Mongolian Toad in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park
LIVEiNaturalistGlobal Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park | 🇲🇳 Mongolia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mongolian Toad in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Mongolian Toad sighting in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park, based on 11 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mongolian Toad in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Mongolian Toad in Gobi Gurvansaikhan National Park in our monthly data.