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Sclerophrys funerea
Species of amphibian / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sclerophrys funerea is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in west-central Africa, from Gabon, Republic of the Congo, and Angola eastward through the Democratic Republic of the Congo to Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.[1][2] Its common names are Angola toad or somber toad.[2][3]
Quick Facts Sclerophrys funerea, Conservation status ...
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Bufonidae |
Genus: | Sclerophrys |
Species: | S. funerea |
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Sclerophrys funerea (Bocage, 1866) | |
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This species occurs in rainforests, usually on slightly drier areas such as ridge tops. It is a leaf litter species. The eggs are deposited in slow-flowing streams during the dry season. It tolerates a slight degree of habitat degradation. Habitat loss is a localized threat.[1]