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Mertensophryne lonnbergi

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Mertensophryne

Higher classification
  
Toads

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Bufonidae

Scientific name
  
Mertensophryne lonnbergi

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
True toad, Amphibians, Frog, Toads, Mertensophryne

Mertensophryne lonnbergi (common name: Lönnbergs toad or Lonnbergs toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Kenya and known from the highlands on both sides of the Great Rift Valley as well as from Mount Kenya. Its natural habitats are montane grasslands, moorlands, and forest patches; it can survive also on agricultural land. Breeding takes place in small and shallow permanent or semi-permanent pools. It is a reasonably common species, but habitat modification could still be a threat.

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Mertensophryne lonnbergi Wikipedia