Crested Toad
Ingerophrynus divergens
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)
- GenusIngerophrynus
- SpeciesIngerophrynus divergens (Crested Toad)
About the Crested Toad
Ingerophrynus divergens is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in Malay Peninsula (Thailand, presumably Malaysia), Borneo (Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia), Sumatra, and Natuna Islands. It occurs in well-drained lowland rainforests. It breeds in standing water and slow-moving intermittent streams. It is widespread in suitable habitat but not abundant. It is threatened by habitat loss caused by clear-cutting.
This toad species is known to be a possible host for various helminths, including Seuratascaris numidica and Pseudoacanthocephalus bufonis. Both of which are novel appearances of these parasitic organisms in I. divergens. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Crested Toad in Kinabalu Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 2 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 3 | Danum Valley Conservation Area | 🇲🇾 Malaysia | |
| 4 | Kerinci Seblat National Park | 🇮🇩 Indonesia | |
| 5 | Sepilok | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Crested Toad in Kinabalu Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Crested Toad sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Crested Toad in Kinabalu Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Crested Toad in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.