Kinabalu Slender Toad
Ansonia hanitschi
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)
- GenusAnsonia (Stream Toads)
- SpeciesAnsonia hanitschi (Kinabalu Slender Toad)
About the Kinabalu Slender Toad
Ansonia hanitschi (common name: Kadamaian stream toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to mountains of Borneo and found in both Malaysia (Sarawak and Sabah) and Indonesia (northern Kalimantan).
Its natural habitats are submontane and montane forests. It inhabits the forest floor. Breeding takes place in clear, rocky mountain streams. It is threatened by habitat loss (siltation of streams needed for larval development, clearance of forests for cultivation). Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Kinabalu Slender 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 | Kinabalu Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Kinabalu Slender Toad in Kinabalu Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Kinabalu Slender Toad sighting in Kinabalu Park, based on 59 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Kinabalu Slender Toad in Kinabalu Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Kinabalu Slender Toad in Kinabalu Park in our monthly data.