Puerto Rican Crested Toad
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Peltophryne lemur |
The Puerto Rican Crested Toad or simply Puerto Rican Toad (Bufo lemur) is a species of toad found in Puerto Rico. The species formerly occurred in Virgin Gorda.[2] It is listed as a critical endangered species due to a drastic population decline and a restricted range. It is estimated that the number of mature individuals is less than 250.
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- ^ Hedges et al (2004). Bufo lemur. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 10 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is critically endangered
- ^ Bob Johnson. Recovery of the Puerto Rican Crested Toad. Endangered Species Bulletin. Retrieved on November 27, 2006.
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