Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Vandijkophrynus Higher classification Toads | Phylum Chordata Family Bufonidae Scientific name Bufo gariepensis Rank Species | |
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Similar Frog, Amphibians, Ranger's toad, Toads, Cape river frog | ||
The Karoo toad, Gariep toad, or mountain toad (Vandijkophrynus gariepensis) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae found in southern Namibia, much of South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland. It is an abundant species that occurs in many types habitat: fynbos heathland, succulent karoo, thickets, grassland, and Nama Karoo. Breeding takes place in permanent and temporary waterbodies (e.g., streams, waterholes, lakes, rain pools, even hoof prints). There are no significant threats to this adaptable species.
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