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Poyntonophrynus
''Poyntonophrynus'', also known as pygmy toads, are a genus consisting of ten true toad species native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Originally, all ''Poyntonophrynus'' species were included in the genus ''Bufo''. The genus was split due to large enough taxonomic divergence as evidenced by molecular markers. The genus is named in honour of , South African herpetologist, with ''phrynus'' being Greek for toad. Taxonomy and systematics ''Poyntonophrynus'' corresponds to the former '' Bufo vertebralis'' group. ''Poyntonophrynus'' is the sister taxon of ''Mertensophryne''. Some molecular studies have suggested polyphyly of ''Poyntonophrynus'', but the conclusion is likely to have been caused by sequences representing a different species than assumed. Description ''Poyntonophrynus'' are small toads. They lack a tarsal fold, and their parotoid glands are indistinct and flattened. The tympanum is small but distinct. Species The species in this genus are: * ''Poyntonophrynus beiranus'' (Lover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntonophrynus Pachnodes
''Poyntonophrynus'', also known as pygmy toads, are a genus consisting of ten true toad species native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Originally, all ''Poyntonophrynus'' species were included in the genus '' Bufo''. The genus was split due to large enough taxonomic divergence as evidenced by molecular markers. The genus is named in honour of , South African herpetologist, with ''phrynus'' being Greek for toad. Taxonomy and systematics ''Poyntonophrynus'' corresponds to the former '' Bufo vertebralis'' group. ''Poyntonophrynus'' is the sister taxon of '' Mertensophryne''. Some molecular studies have suggested polyphyly of ''Poyntonophrynus'', but the conclusion is likely to have been caused by sequences representing a different species than assumed. Description ''Poyntonophrynus'' are small toads. They lack a tarsal fold, and their parotoid glands are indistinct and flattened. The tympanum is small but distinct. Species The species in this genus are: * '' Poyntonophrynus beiranus'' (L ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntonophrynus
''Poyntonophrynus'', also known as pygmy toads, are a genus consisting of ten true toad species native to Sub-Saharan Africa. Originally, all ''Poyntonophrynus'' species were included in the genus ''Bufo''. The genus was split due to large enough taxonomic divergence as evidenced by molecular markers. The genus is named in honour of , South African herpetologist, with ''phrynus'' being Greek for toad. Taxonomy and systematics ''Poyntonophrynus'' corresponds to the former '' Bufo vertebralis'' group. ''Poyntonophrynus'' is the sister taxon of ''Mertensophryne''. Some molecular studies have suggested polyphyly of ''Poyntonophrynus'', but the conclusion is likely to have been caused by sequences representing a different species than assumed. Description ''Poyntonophrynus'' are small toads. They lack a tarsal fold, and their parotoid glands are indistinct and flattened. The tympanum is small but distinct. Species The species in this genus are: * ''Poyntonophrynus beiranus'' (Lover ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntonophrynus Vertebralis
''Poyntonophrynus vertebralis'' is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in South Africa, Lesotho, and possibly Botswana and southeastern Zimbabwe. It has many common names: pigmy toad, pygmy toad, flat toad, African dwarf toad, and southern pygmy toad. Its natural habitats are Nama karroo shrubland, grassland, dry savanna, and pastureland. It is a locally common species that breeds in various small waterbodies (temporary shallow pans, pools or depressions containing rainwater, quarries, and rock pools along rivers). It is locally threatened by habitat loss Habitat destruction (also termed habitat loss and habitat reduction) is the process by which a natural habitat becomes incapable of supporting its native species. The organisms that previously inhabited the site are displaced or dead, thereby .... References vertebralis Frogs of Africa Vertebrates of Lesotho Amphibians of South Africa Taxa named by Andrew Smith (zoologist) Amphibians describ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntonophrynus Fenoulheti
''Poyntonophrynus fenoulheti'' is a species of small toad found in southern Africa (Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe). It is known under many common names, including Fenoulhet's toad, Fenoulhet's pygmy toad, and northern pygmy toad. It grows to a maximum size of 43 mm. These frogs are associated with rocky areas and are found in Bushveld The Bushveld (from af, bosveld, af, bos 'bush' and af, veld) is a tropical and subtropical grasslands, savannas, and shrublands, sub-tropical woodland ecoregion of Southern Africa. It encompasses most of Limpopo Province and a small part of ... vegetation. References fenoulheti Frogs of Africa Amphibians of Botswana Amphibians of Eswatini Amphibians of Mozambique Amphibians of Namibia Amphibians of South Africa Amphibians of Zambia Amphibians of Zimbabwe Taxa named by John Hewitt (herpetologist) Taxa named by Paul Ayshford Methuen Amphibians described in 1912 {{Bufonidae-s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntonophrynus Beiranus
The Beira toad (''Poyntonophrynus beiranus''), or Beira pygmy toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae from southern Africa. Description The Beira toad lacks prominent parotoid glands and these do not form a continuous platform with the top of the head. it also lacks any dorsal hourglass patternation, and any conspicuous tarsal fold. It has finely spotted ventral skin The feet are not adapted for burrowing and do not have adhesive terminal discs on either the fingers or toes. They do not have hard claws and eye pupils are never vertical. Distribution It is found in two apparently separate areas: the coastal plain of central Mozambique in the flood plain of the Pungwe River north to Thuchila in southern Malawi, and floodplains in the Zambezi catchment area in central and southwestern Zambia. Its type locality is Beira, Mozambique, hence the name. Habitat The Beira toad's natural habitats consist of subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grasslands; ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntonophrynus Dombensis
''Poyntonophrynus dombensis'' (common name: Dombe toad or Dombe pygmy toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in southwestern Angola and northwestern Namibia Namibia (, ), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and ea .... ''Poyntonophrynus dombensis'' live in arid grassland areas with rock outcrops. It breeds in small, temporary streams and (presumably) pools. It is very common in suitable habitat and is facing no threats. References dombensis Frogs of Africa Amphibians of Angola Amphibians of Namibia Taxa named by José Vicente Barbosa du Bocage Amphibians described in 1895 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Bufonidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntonophrynus Damaranus
''Poyntonophrynus damaranus'' is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. This species was previously known as ''Bufo damaranus'', which is now considered a synonym. This anuran is endemic to Kaokoveld- Waterberg in area of northern and northwestern Namibia Namibia (, ), officially the Republic of Namibia, is a country in Southern Africa. Its western border is the Atlantic Ocean. It shares land borders with Zambia and Angola to the north, Botswana to the east and South Africa to the south and ea .... The validity of this species has been questioned. Habitat The ecology of this species unknown, but it is assumed to live in semi-arid habitats and breed in temporary waterbodies. References damaranus Frogs of Africa Amphibians of Namibia Endemic fauna of Namibia Amphibians described in 1954 Taxa named by Robert Mertens Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Bufonidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntonophrynus Parkeri
''Poyntonophrynus parkeri'' (common names: Parker's toad, Mangasini toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in central Tanzania and in southwestern Kenya, from the Usangu Plain in the south northward to the southern Great Rift Valley, Kenya. It is a poorly known species, however, and its distribution might be broader. Etymology The specific name ''parkeri'' honours Hampton Wildman Parker, an English zoologist and herpetologist from the Natural History Museum, London. Parker helped Loveridge by providing him a comparison with the type specimen of ''Bufo vittatus'' (now '' Sclerophrys vittata''), convincing Loveridge that the specimens represented a new species. Description Adult males measure and adult females in snout–vent length Snout–vent length (SVL) is a morphometric measurement taken in herpetology from the tip of the snout to the most posterior opening of the cloacal slit (vent)."direct line distance from tip of snout to posterior margin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntonophrynus Kavangensis
''Poyntonophrynus kavangensis'' is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and presumably Zambia. Its natural habitats are sandy areas of grasslands. It is associated with ephemeral pools and pans. It can breed in hypersaline pans Cookware and bakeware is food preparation equipment, such as cooking pots, pans, baking sheets etc. used in kitchens. Cookware is used on a stove or range cooktop, while bakeware is used in an oven. Some utensils are considered both cookware .... References kavangensis Frogs of Africa Amphibians of Angola Amphibians of Botswana Amphibians of Namibia Amphibians of Zimbabwe Amphibians described in 1988 Taxonomy articles created by Polbot {{Bufonidae-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntonophrynus Hoeschi
''Poyntonophrynus hoeschi'' is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to western and central Namibia. The specific name ''hoeschi'' honours Walter Hoesch, a German zoologist. Common names Hoesch's toad, Hoesch's pygmy toad, and Okahandja toad have been proposed for it. Description Males grow to and females to in snout–vent length. The tympanum may not be visible. The parotoid gland The parotoid gland (alternatively, paratoid gland) is an external skin gland on the back, neck, and shoulder of toads and some frogs and salamanders. It can secrete a number of milky alkaloid substances (depending on the species) known collective ...s are flattened. The finger and toe tips are rounded; some webbing is present between the toes. The dorsum is warty. Dorsal colouration is brown with a paler neck patch and paired darker margins. Some individuals have a pale vertebral stripe and/or orange warts. The belly is pale and has no markings. The male advertisement call ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntonophrynus Grandisonae
''Poyntonophrynus grandisonae'' (common name: Grandison's toad or Mossamedes toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Namibe Province, Angola. Its range may be more widespread than currently known, including the nearby Iona National Park. It is only known from a few specimens because there has not been much research in the surrounding area, and thus its 2014 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species assessment remained at "Data Deficient". It is named for Alice Georgie Cruickshank Grandison (born 1927), a Curator of Herpetology at Natural History Museum, London. Habitat Its natural habitat In ecology, the term habitat summarises the array of resources, physical and biotic factors that are present in an area, such as to support the survival and reproduction of a particular species. A species habitat can be seen as the physical ...s are granitic inselbergs in dry, sandy area. Its breeding habitat is unknown. References grandisonae Amphibian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Poyntonophrynus Lughensis
''Poyntonophrynus lughensis'' is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in Somalia, northern and eastern Kenya, eastern, central and southern Ethiopia, and extreme southeastern South Sudan. Its natural habitat is very dry savanna. It breeds after the beginning of the rains in temporarily flooded hollows, including roadside ditches. The main threat to this species environmental degradation Environmental degradation is the deterioration of the environment (biophysical), environment through depletion of resources such as quality of air, water and soil; the destruction of ecosystems; habitat destruction; the extinction of wildlife; an ... caused by human expansion and settlement, with increased populations of livestock as a consequence. References lughensis Frogs of Africa Amphibians of Ethiopia Amphibians of Kenya Amphibians of Somalia Vertebrates of South Sudan Taxa named by Arthur Loveridge Amphibians described in 1932 Taxonomy articles created by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |