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Ingerophrynus quadriporcatus
| Family Name: | Bufonidae |
| Synonyms: | Bufo, [blank], quadriporcatus |
| Taxonomic Group: | Vertebrates (Amphibian) |
| Common Name: | Four-ridged Toad |
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Description
| Description | Body robust, hind limbs relatively short and slender, with highly reduced webbing. Skin distinctly warty, body and limbs usually bright orange-brown (sometimes dark brown) above. Raised gland along side of head very slender. Four low ridges on top of the head. |
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Ecology, Habitat & Location
| Ecological Notes | Nocturnal and insectivorous. |
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| Habitats | Forest, Terrestrial |
| Nature Reserves | Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, Central Catchment Nature Reserve |
Status
| Species Status | Native |
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| Conservation Status | Common |
| Singapore Red Data Book Status | Vulnerable (V) [1994] |
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References
| References | Baker, N. & Lim, K. 2008. Wild animals of Singapore. Singapore: Draco Publishing and Distribution Pte Ltd. 180pp |
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