Deku Toad

is the mini-boss of the Lakebed Temple in .
==Characteristics==
 are the thousand-year old stage of .
Deku Toad begins the fight by dropping down to the floor and shaking off several Toado eggs from its back, which can be defeated with the Sword. Deku Toad's attack pattern is to jump to the ceiling, attempt to fall down on Link, and shake off more Toado eggs. If Link rolls out of the way in time to avoid being crushed, Deku Toad gets stunned momentarily, allowing Link to strike its exposed tongue. Link can also throw a Bomb at its mouth whenever Deku Toad opens it. Alternatively, Link can also shoot Bomb Arrows at its opened mouth.
After enough damage is dealt, Deku Toad will regurgitate a Treasure Chest containing the Clawshot before perishing.
==Trivia==
*Deku Toad, along with Ook, are the only mini-bosses in to have their own battle music. All other mini-bosses share the same battle music, with the exception of Death Sword and Phantom Zant, who share a unique battle music.
*Deku Toad may be based on the , as they both carry their eggs on their back.
==Nomenclature==
Deku Toad's Japanese name translates to "Big Toad." The prefix "Deku" might be a mistranslation, as Deku in is often associated with plant-related characters and enemies.
==Gallery==
File:TPHD Deku Toad Back.png|Deku Toad with its Toado eggs in 
File:TPHD Deku Toad Stunned.png|Deku Toad stunned in 
File:TPHD Deku Toad Weak Point.png|Link attacking the Deku Toad's tongue in