Nectophrynoides poyntoni

Nectophrynoides poyntoni

Critically endangered, possibly extinct  (IUCN 3.1)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Amphibia
Order:Anura
Family:Bufonidae
Genus:Nectophrynoides
Species: N. poyntoni
Binomial name
Nectophrynoides poyntoni
Menegon, Salvidio & Loader, 2004

Nectophrynoides poyntoni (also known as the African vivaparous toad)is a species of toads endemic to Tanzania. It is listed as a critical endangered species due to a restricted range caused by habitat loss.[1]

References

  • Menegon & Loader (2004). "Nectophrynoides poyntoni". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2006. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 11 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is critically endangered
  1. 1 2 Tanguy, V. "Podonephelium subaequilaterum: Tanguy, V." IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. doi:10.2305/iucn.uk.2015-4.rlts.t75088624a75088626.en. Retrieved 22 April 2016.


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