About Phrynoidis juxtasper (Inger, 1964)
Phrynoidis juxtasper is a species of large toad. Males reach 122 mm (4.8 in) and females reach 215 mm (8.5 in) in snout–vent length. They have a stocky body build with relatively long limbs, an obtusely pointed snout, and a distinct tympanum. Their supratympanic bony crests are thick, and their parotoid glands are large. Their skin is covered in large, round warts, while the ventral skin has a granular texture. The warts on the head, trunk, and limbs have melanic spinules at their tips, and their toes have extensive webbing. When disturbed, these toads can secrete large volumes of a highly toxic, milky poison from their warts; their eggs and tadpoles are also poisonous. The natural habitats of Phrynoidis juxtasper are primary and secondary forests, where they are most often found along rocky creeks and riverbanks. They are strong swimmers and jumpers. This is a relatively adaptable species that is not facing significant threats, though large individuals are occasionally hunted for human consumption.
