Poyntonophrynus hoeschi

Poyntonophrynus hoeschi
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Bufonidae
Genus: Poyntonophrynus
Species: P. hoeschi
Binomial name
Poyntonophrynus hoeschi
(Ahl, 1934)
Synonyms

Bufo hoeschi Ahl, 1934
Bufo jordani Parker, 1936

Poyntonophrynus hoeschi is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to west-central Namibia.[2] Its natural habitats are very dry semi-desert areas near rock outcrops. It breeds in temporary rock pools.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Poyntonophrynus hoeschi". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2014.3. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  2. Frost, Darrel R. (2014). "Poyntonophrynus hoeschi (Ahl, 1934)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 1 January 2015.


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