Amietophrynus regularis (Reuss, 1833)
In Burkino Faso and Nigeria, A. regularis is one of many amphibian species that are traded or consumed as a source of protein. Frogs and toads are an integral part of the economy in areas with large frog populations Because villagers are employed to catch and prepare the toads and they are an "important international trading item." Aside from their value as an essential food source, they may also be used for cultural reasons and as traditional medicine in areas where Western medicine is not available (Mohneke, 2010).
In order to be harvested, the frogs are first "beheaded, skinned, [and] disembowelled," commonly done by the women in the villages. They are then "washed and cut into pieces before being dried" (Mohneke, 2009).