Poyntonophrynus parkeri
| Poyntonophrynus parkeri | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Bufonidae |
| Genus: | Poyntonophrynus |
| Species: | P. parkeri |
| Binomial name | |
| Poyntonophrynus parkeri (Loveridge, 1932) | |
| Synonyms | |
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Bufo parkeri Loveridge, 1932 | |
Poyntonophrynus parkeri (common name: Parker's toad, Mangasini toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae.[2] It is found in central Tanzania and in southwestern Kenya.[1] It is a poorly known species and its distribution might be broader. Its natural habitats are sparsely wooded grassland, savanna, and flood plains. Breeding takes place in temporary pools. Threats to it are unknown, but it could be locally affected by overgrazing and human settlement.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 IUCN SSC Amphibian Specialist Group (2013). "Poyntonophrynus parkeri". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species (IUCN) 2013: e.T54726A18369854. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T54726A18369854.en.
- ↑ Frost, Darrel R. (2015). "Poyntonophrynus parkeri (Loveridge, 1932)". Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0. American Museum of Natural History. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
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