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Hasselt's Toad

Hasselt's Toad (Leptobrachium hasseltii). Hasselt's litter frog was once a broad name for Southeast Asian populations; current taxonomy narrows confident identification and calls for comparison with relatives.

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IUCN status: Least Concern

Hasselt's Toad at a glance

Hasselt's Toad (Leptobrachium hasseltii) is an amphibian in the family Megophryidae. In Indonesia, observation records come mainly from West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta. It is endemic to Indonesia, living naturally only in Java, southern Sumatra and Bali. Diet: insect- and small-invertebrate-eater (insectivore); a carnivore. IUCN Red List status: Least Concern.

Quick facts: Hasselt's Toad
Scientific nameLeptobrachium hasseltii
Indonesian nameKatak-serasah mata-bara
GroupAmphibians
FamilyMegophryidae
Observation recordsWest Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta
Taxonomic groupAnura
GBIF records381 human-observation records, 2016–2026
Data retrieved2026-09-23
IUCN statusLeast Concern · IUCN Red List (via GBIF) · checked 1 October 2026
Diet typeCarnivore (meat-eater) — insect- and small-invertebrate-eater (insectivore) · Australian Museum
ReproductionLaying eggs (oviparous) · Australian Museum
ActiveNocturnal (active at night) · AmphiBIO v1 (Oliveira et al. 2017, Scientific Data 4:170123), AmphiBIO_v1.csv
Endemic to IndonesiaYes — Java, southern Sumatra and Bali · BRIN journal
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About this guideThis guide was compiled from the listed species sources and observation records; it has not been reviewed by a taxonomic specialist. GBIF records are neither a census nor proof of native range.

What is the Hasselt's Toad?

Hasselt's Toad refers to Leptobrachium hasseltii, in the genus Leptobrachium, family Megophryidae, and order Anura. The scientific name follows the accepted taxon in the GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Common names can vary between places; the scientific name distinguishes this species from relatives.

Evidence: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗

What is known about the Hasselt's Toad?

Hasselt's litter frog was once a broad name for Southeast Asian populations; current taxonomy narrows confident identification and calls for comparison with relatives.

Read that fact alongside the scientific name and species source, not as proof from an unclear photograph. Populations, ages and taxonomic limits can differ; when identification is uncertain, record the broader group.

Evidence: Species account — background reading ↗

How many Indonesian records name the Hasselt's Toad?

When checked on 2026-09-23, the GBIF search returned 381 human-observation records from Indonesia under this species name for 2016–2026. That is a count of indexed records, not an estimate of population, abundance or unique individuals. Observation effort can vary by location, and the count may change as records are added or identifications revised.

Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗

Where were observations reported?

Place labels appearing in the results include West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta. They are labels attached to records, not a complete range map or evidence that the species occurs only there. Some labels may be broad or inconsistent. Check the underlying records before using the location information for field decisions.

Evidence: GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗

How can you observe the Hasselt's Toad?

Observe in place without moving eggs, tadpoles or frogs. Images of the body and habitat, together with date and calls, can help specialists assess an identification; common names do not establish handling safety. A well-documented sighting helps others check the identification without turning one encounter into a conservation-status claim.

Explore related animals

To explore this group further, compare Hasselt's Toad with Asian Common Toad, Common Southeast Asian Tree Frog, Schlegel's Frog. These links reflect a shared genus, family, order, class or catalogue group; taxonomic proximity does not imply identical habitat needs or conservation status.

Scientific classification of the Hasselt's Toad

Scientific classification from kingdom to species
KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAmphibia
OrderAnura
FamilyMegophryidae
GenusLeptobrachium
SpeciesLeptobrachium hasseltii

Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology (for example class Reptilia).

Common questions about Hasselt's Toad

What is the scientific name of Hasselt's Toad?

The scientific name of Hasselt's Toad is Leptobrachium hasseltii, in the family Megophryidae and the order Anura. In Indonesian it is called Katak-serasah mata-bara.

What kind of animal is Hasselt's Toad?

Hasselt's Toad is an amphibian in the family Megophryidae. By diet it is a carnivore (meat-eater): a insect- and small-invertebrate-eater (insectivore). It is also endemic to Indonesia.

Where does Hasselt's Toad live in Indonesia?

Observation records of Hasselt's Toad summarised in this guide mainly come from West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta. That list is not a complete range map.

Hasselt's Toad is endemic to Indonesia and lives naturally only in Java, southern Sumatra and Bali. Source: BRIN journal.

What does Hasselt's Toad eat?

Hasselt's Toad is a insect- and small-invertebrate-eater (insectivore). That makes it a carnivore (meat-eater). Source: Australian Museum.

How does Hasselt's Toad reproduce?

Hasselt's Toad reproduces by laying eggs (oviparous). Source: Australian Museum.

Is Hasselt's Toad nocturnal?

The cited source records Hasselt's Toad as nocturnal (active at night). Source: AmphiBIO v1 (Oliveira et al. 2017, Scientific Data 4:170123), AmphiBIO_v1.csv.

See also the list of nocturnal and diurnal animals in Indonesia.

What is the scientific classification of Hasselt's Toad?

Scientific classification of Hasselt's Toad: kingdom Animalia, phylum Chordata, class Amphibia, order Anura, family Megophryidae, genus Leptobrachium, species Leptobrachium hasseltii.

Source: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy, adjusted to the ranks commonly used in school biology.

Is Hasselt's Toad endangered?

No, according to the global IUCN assessment. On the IUCN Red List, Hasselt's Toad is listed as Least Concern: it does not qualify for a threatened category or for Near Threatened in the global assessment. Source: IUCN Red List (via GBIF), checked 1 October 2026.

This global category is separate from legal protection in Indonesia. To check whether Hasselt's Toad is a protected species, consult the current national list of protected species or contact the local BKSDA (natural resources conservation office).

Sources & references

  1. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy — accepted taxon ↗
  2. GBIF occurrence search — Indonesia, human observations, 2016–2026 ↗
  3. iNaturalist — exact species taxon and community observations ↗
  4. Species account — background reading ↗
  5. Australian Museum ↗
  6. BRIN journal ↗
  7. AmphiBIO v1 (Oliveira et al. 2017, Scientific Data 4:170123), AmphiBIO_v1.csv ↗
  8. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (GBIF) ↗
  9. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, version 2026-1, via GBIF (CC BY 4.0) ↗

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