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Poyntonophrynus damaranus

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Kingdom
  
Animalia

Order
  
Anura

Genus
  
Poyntonophrynus

Higher classification
  
Toads

Phylum
  
Chordata

Family
  
Bufonidae

Scientific name
  
Bufo damaranus

Rank
  
Species

Similar
  
Toads, True toad, Frog, Rhaebo caeruleostictus

Poyntonophrynus damaranus is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. This species was previously known as Bufo damaranus, which is now considered a synonym. This anuran is endemic to Kaokoveld-Waterberg in area of northern and northwestern Namibia. The validity of this species has been questioned.

Habitat

The ecology of this species unknown, but it is assumed to live in semi-arid habitats and breed in temporary waterbodies.

References

Poyntonophrynus damaranus Wikipedia