Pakistani Toad ID Help

[liam]

Hi, on a holiday to Pakistan this summer, in the city of Karachi, i came across these toads in a relative's garden. They were first located in and around a small water filled saucer (the kind often placed under plant pots) on the lawn and soon after around the edge of the garden. Their size may be due to their age - or the species may only naturally grow to that level - i do not know. My relatives mentioned having seen larger "frogs" around the garden recently, but did not know if they were of the same species, or of another. So far I have been unsuccessful in identifying them. Does anybody have any idea what they are? Thanks for your help!

Liam.

 

[mike]

Hi Liam,
I don't recognize your mystery toad, you might like to research this checklist of the eleven toads endemic to Pakistan: http://www.wildlifeofpakistan.com/AmphibiansofPakistan/amphibiansofPakistanchecklist.htm
There is also a helpful key on this document:http://www.wildlifeofpakistan.com/ResearchPapers/Bufo-siachinensis.doc
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Good luck.

(Message edited by mike on September 15, 2004)

 

[liam]

Hi Mike,

Thanks! I only had time for a quick look at the links you supplied but they looked promising. I'll let you know if i find out what they were. When I was there I searched for books on the local amphibian and reptile life - sadly to no avail. If any such books exist, they managed to elude me!

Liam.