Rentapia


Rentapia is a genus of true toads, family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Southeast Asia and occurs in the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, and Sumatra. It was erected in 2016 resolve the polyphyly of Pedostibes.

Etymology

The generic epithet honors the legendary Iban warrior Libau Rentap, "a great war chief, freedom fighter, and Malaysian national hero."

Description

Rentapia are relatively large toads—in the larger species, males can grow to and females to in snout–vent length. Interorbital cranial crests are absent. The parotoid glands are large and distinct, and may be oval, circular, or triangular in dorsal view. The fingers have basal webbing and tips that are expanded into flat discs. The feet are fully webbed on all toes except the fourth one. Males have nuptial pads.

Ecology

Adult Rentapia are primarily arboreal and live in riparian vegetation around small- to moderately-sized forest streams. The eggs are small and pigmented and laid as strings.

Species

There are three recognized species:
The formerly recognised Rentapia rugosa is a synonym of R. everetti.