# Crab-eating Frog vs Asian Common Toad: the differences

> How do the Crab-eating Frog (Fejervarya cancrivora) and Asian Common Toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) differ? Classification, features, range, diet, size, IUCN status and legal protection, from cited sources.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/differences/crab-eating-frog-vs-asian-common-toad/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/spesies/perbedaan/kodok-sawah-dan-bangkong-kolong/
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The Crab-eating Frog (Fejervarya cancrivora) and the Asian Common Toad (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) share the order Anura but belong to different families: Dicroglossidae and Bufonidae. Range in Indonesia — the Crab-eating Frog: West Java, Riau, Central Java; the Asian Common Toad: West Java, Bali, Central Java.

| Aspect | [Crab-eating Frog](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/fejervarya-cancrivora/) | [Asian Common Toad](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/duttaphrynus-melanostictus/) |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Fejervarya cancrivora | Duttaphrynus melanostictus |
| Indonesian name | Kodok Sawah | Bangkong Kolong |
| Class | Amphibia | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura | Anura |
| Family | Dicroglossidae | Bufonidae |
| Range in Indonesia | West Java, Riau, Central Java | West Java, Bali, Central Java |
| Endemic to Indonesia | No | No |
| Diet type | carnivore (meat-eater) | carnivore (meat-eater) |
| Reproduction | laying eggs (oviparous) | laying eggs (oviparous) |
| IUCN status | Least Concern | Least Concern |

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