Scientific name Nectophryne Higher classification True toad Order Frog | Family Bufonidae Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications African tree toad, Bates' tree toad |
Nectophryne (African tree toads) is a small genus of true toads with only two species. They are native to West and Central Africa: Nigeria, Cameroon, Gabon, northeastern Congo, Bioko and Equatorial Guinea. Nectophryne afra uses small bodies of water to lay its eggs which are then guarded by the male.
Species
The genus contains two species.
References
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