Amphibian expert Robin Moore told National Geographic that such skin on a toad "usually indicates the presence of poison glands ... You probably don't want to put this in your mouth.

[5] Herpetologist Indraneil Das, leader of the 2011 team that rediscovered the toad, called its coloration "mosslike" and noted that it may be an adaptation for camouflage on the mossy tree bark of its habitat.

[5] Ansonia latidisca was listed by Conservation International as one of the "world's top 10 most wanted frogs" in its Global Search for Lost Amphibians in 2010.

[6] Dr. Das said these were "standard search techniques appropriate for amphibians in rainforest habitats," adding that they entailed "dangers and annoyances" that included heavy rainfall, leeches, and poachers.

[5] The scientists were concerned about giving public information about the toads' exact location, being worried about poachers and the international pet trade.