Pewzow's Toad

Pewzow's toad is a robust green-toad relative with warty skin patterned by irregular olive or green blotches on a pale grey, cream or pinkish background. Darker spots often surround the warts, and the underside is light. Large parotoid glands lie behind the eyes. Pattern intensity varies, so separation from other Bufotes may require range and call as well as appearance; handling is unnecessary and can harm its skin. (Wikipedia, Bufotes pewzowi account)

The species occurs in Central Asia, including Mongolia, and uses dry steppe, desert margins, cultivated ground and river valleys. Adults are mainly active in cool evening or night conditions, taking insects and other terrestrial invertebrates. Breeding draws them to shallow pools, channels and quiet water, where eggs are laid in long strings and tadpoles develop aquatically. The opened account did not identify a named Mongolian breeding site or dependable national season, so those specifics are withheld. (Wikipedia, Bufotes pewzowi account)