Bufo torrenticola Toad Male

This is a male Japanese stream toad (Bufo torrenticola) standing his ground during spawning season. Males like this one work to secure one of the limited number of females, often engaging in intense physical competition. The fish visible in the background are likely juvenile ugui (Tribolodon hakonensis), which are common in the area. Photographed in Mie Prefecture, Japan.

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This is a male Japanese stream toad (Bufo torrenticola) standing his ground during spawning season. Males like this one work to secure one of the limited number of females, often engaging in intense physical competition. The fish visible in the background are likely juvenile ugui (Tribolodon hakonensis), which are common in the area. Photographed in Mie Prefecture, Japan.