title: Duttaphrynus atukoralei
text: # Duttaphrynus atukoralei
  
  Duttaphrynus atukoralei (common names: Yala toad, Atukorale's dwarf toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Sri Lanka where it is found on the coastal lowlands of southern half of Sri Lanka below 200 m (660 ft) asl.
  
  ## Etymology
  
  The specific name atukoralei honors Mr. Vicky Atukorale, a Sri Lankan naturalist who collected the holotype .
  
  ## Habitat and conservation
  
  D. atukoralei is a terrestrial toad found in wet evergreen tropical forests, dry lands, and areas of human habitation. It is a common species, and more common in areas outside primary forests. It is facing no major threats.
  
  