Himalayan Toad
A resilient amphibian found in the high-altitude, cool environments of the Himalayas
Conservation Status | Low Risk
The Himalayan Toad, also known as the Bufo toad, is a hardy amphibian adapted to the cold, mountainous regions of South Asia, including areas in northern Pakistan. Known for its rugged skin and adaptability to a variety of temperatures, the Himalayan Toad thrives in challenging high-altitude environments.
Habitat & Lifestyle
Himalayan Toads inhabit forested slopes, grasslands, streams, and sometimes agricultural lands between elevations of 2,000 and 4,000 meters. They are nocturnal creatures, mainly active during the night, foraging for insects, worms, and small invertebrates. During the monsoon season, they gather near water sources for breeding, where females lay large clutches of eggs in slow-moving or stagnant waters.
Area Found
In Pakistan, the Himalayan Toad is primarily found in the northern mountainous regions, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, where streams, marshes, and moist forest floors provide ideal conditions.
Quick Facts
- Length: 8-15 cm.
- Brownish or olive skin with prominent, warty texture; yellowish underbelly with black spots.
- Primary predators include snakes, birds, and small mammals.
- Himalayan Toads have a defense mechanism of secreting mild toxins from their skin glands to deter predators.
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