Dominican Caribbean Toad
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Bufo fluviaticus Schwartz, 1972 |
The Dominican caribbean toad or hispaniolan crestless toad (Bufo fluviaticus) is a species of toad endemic to the Dominican Republic. It is listed as a critically endangered species due to a restricted range caused by habitat loss. The species has not been seen since it was discovered three decades ago.
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- Hedges et al (2004). Bufo fluviaticus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is critically endangered