Taiwan Common Toad
Bufo bankorensis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBufonidae (True Toads)
- GenusBufo (Old World Toads)
- SpeciesBufo bankorensis (Taiwan Common Toad)
About the Taiwan Common Toad
Bufo bankorensis (vernacular names: Central Formosa toad, Bankor toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Taiwan and widely distributed at elevations up to 3,000 m (9,800 ft) above sea level. There have been doubts about its separatedness from Bufo gargarizans from China and even other species, but it is currently considered a valid species.
B. bankorensis is a large toad that can reach 15 cm (5.9 in), even 20 cm (7.9 in) in snout–vent length. Females are larger than males. The snout is short. Dorsolateral ridge is absent. The tympanum is not prominent. The parotoid glands are kidney-shaped. Skin is rough and covered with pointed tubercles of various size. Coloration is light brown color with orange, yellow, or black markings.
B. bankorensis are found in a range of habitats at elevations up to 3,000 m (9,800 ft): broadleaf forests, cultivated fields, mixed forests, and orchards. They can be seen foraging on insects during rainy nights. Breeding can take place in both streams and pools. One study found that a temperate population could breed throughout the year, while a subtropical population only bred during... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Taiwan Common Toad in Taroko National 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 | Taroko National Park | 🇹🇼 Taiwan |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Taiwan Common Toad in Taroko National Park?
About 50% of wildlife watchers report a Taiwan Common Toad sighting in Taroko National Park, based on 161 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Taiwan Common Toad in Taroko National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for Taiwan Common Toad in Taroko National Park in our monthly data.