Nectophrynoides
Encyclopedia
Nectophrynoides is a genus of true toads endemic to Tanzania
. Some species in it have a most unusual reproductive feature. Species of the group are viviparous: fertilization is internal, and the females give live birth. They are the only toad
s in the world that do not lay eggs. They also do not begin life as tadpole
s.
Tanzania
The United Republic of Tanzania is a country in East Africa bordered by Kenya and Uganda to the north, Rwanda, Burundi, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west, and Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique to the south. The country's eastern borders lie on the Indian Ocean.Tanzania is a state...
. Some species in it have a most unusual reproductive feature. Species of the group are viviparous: fertilization is internal, and the females give live birth. They are the only toad
Toad
A toad is any of a number of species of amphibians in the order Anura characterized by dry, leathery skin , short legs, and snoat-like parotoid glands...
s in the world that do not lay eggs. They also do not begin life as tadpole
Tadpole
A tadpole or polliwog is the wholly aquatic larval stage in the life cycle of an amphibian, particularly that of a frog or toad.- Appellation :...
s.
Species
| Binomial Name and Author | Common Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Nectophrynoides asperginis | Kihansi Spray Toad | |
| Nectophrynoides cryptus Nectophrynoides cryptus Nectophrynoides cryptus is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Tanzania.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
Secret Tree Toad | |
| Nectophrynoides frontierei Nectophrynoides frontierei Nectophrynoides frontierei is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to the Eastern Arc Mountains of Tanzania and was discovered in Amani Nature Reserve within the East Usambara Mountains... |
Frontier Forest Toad | |
| Nectophrynoides laevis Nectophrynoides laevis Nectophrynoides laevis is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Tanzania.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, subtropical or tropical low-altitude grassland, and swamps.-Source:... |
Smooth Forest Toad | |
| Nectophrynoides laticeps Nectophrynoides laticeps Nectophrynoides laticeps is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to the Ukaguru Mountains of Tanzania. This toad can be distinguished from the other known species of the genus by a combination of morphological characters, and has an advertisement call different from all other... |
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| Nectophrynoides minutus Nectophrynoides minutus Nectophrynoides minutus is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Tanzania.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
Minute Tree Toad | |
| Nectophrynoides paulae Nectophrynoides paulae Nectophrynoides paulae is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family. It is endemic to Tanzania.... |
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| Nectophrynoides poyntoni Nectophrynoides poyntoni Nectophrynoides poyntoni is a species of toad endemic to Tanzania. It is listed as a critical endangered species due to a restricted range caused by habitat loss.... |
Poynton's Forest Toad | |
| Nectophrynoides pseudotornieri Nectophrynoides pseudotornieri Nectophrynoides pseudotornieri is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Tanzania.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
Pseudo Forest Toad | |
| Nectophrynoides tornieri Nectophrynoides tornieri Nectophrynoides tornieri is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Tanzania.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montanes.It is threatened by habitat loss.... |
Tornier's Tree Toad | |
| Nectophrynoides vestergaardi Nectophrynoides vestergaardi Nectophrynoides vestergaardi is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Tanzania.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes.It is threatened by habitat loss.-Source:... |
Vestergaard's Forest Toad | |
| Nectophrynoides viviparus Nectophrynoides viviparus Nectophrynoides viviparus is a species of toad in the Bufonidae family.It is endemic to Tanzania.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montanes, subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland, arable land, and rural gardens.... |
Morogoro Tree Toad | |
| Nectophrynoides wendyae Nectophrynoides wendyae The Uzungwe Scarp Tree Toad, Nectophrynoides wendyae, is a species of toad endemic to Tanzania. It is listed as a critical endangered species due to a restricted range caused by habitat loss.... |
Uzungwe Scarp Tree Toad | |