Kinabalu Horned Frog (Pelobatrachus baluensis)

Kinabalu Horned Frog, a reference photo — Photo: Thomas Brown · CC BY 2.0 (licence)

The Kinabalu horned frog or Balu spadefoot toad (Pelobatrachus baluensis) is a species of amphibian in the family Megophryidae. It is endemic to northeastern Borneo in Sabah, Malaysia. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and rivers.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Kinabalu Horned Frog being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Megophrys montana
Pelobatrachus kobayashii
Grillitschia aceras
Grillitschia longipes
Pelobatrachus nasutus
Rhaebo haematiticus — considered poisonous

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Megophryidae
Genus: Pelobatrachus
Species: Pelobatrachus baluensis

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