Order Anura Higher classification Toads | Phylum Chordata Family Bufonidae Scientific name Bufo gemmifer Rank Species | |
Similar Frog, Amphibians, Large‑crested toad, Incilius bocourti, True toad | ||
The jeweled toad (Incilius gemmifer) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Mexico and known from the Pacific Coast between Acapulco (Guerrero state) and Jamiltepec (Oaxaca state). Its natural habitats are xeric and deciduous forests. It is a rare species threatened by habitat loss caused by agricultural expansion, wood extraction, and the expansion of plantations.
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