Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Mertensophryne Higher classification Toads | Phylum Chordata Family Bufonidae Scientific name Mertensophryne mocquardi Rank Species | |
Similar True toad, Amphibians, Mertensophryne | ||
Mertensophryne mocquardi (common name: Mocquards toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Kenya and known from Mount Kenya, the Kinangop Plateau, and the highlands surrounding Nairobi. The specific name refers to François Mocquard, a French herpetologist.
Habitat and conservation
It is assumed to be a montane forest species. Threats to it are not known.
References
Mertensophryne mocquardi Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA