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". The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN. 2013: e.T54663A18374358. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T54663A18374358.en. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
  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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