Kingdom Animalia Order Anura Genus Vandijkophrynus Higher classification Toads | Phylum Chordata Family Bufonidae Scientific name Bufo robinsoni Rank Species | |
Similar Frog, Toads, Karoo toad, Amphibians, True toad | ||
The paradise toad (Vandijkophrynus robinsoni) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae found in Richtersveld, Bushmanland and Namaqualand regions in western South Africa (Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces) and adjacent Namibia.
Paradise toad is sympatric with the closely related karoo toad (Vandijkophrynus gariepensis). It differs from karoo toad by its characteristic call and morphological traits such as poorly developed parotoid glands, weakly developed tarsal fold, small tympanum, relatively smooth skin, and large eyes.
Its natural habitats are arid rocky areas close to permanent or seasonal water. It is potentially threatened by habitat loss caused by water extraction.
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