Nectophrynoides poyntoni

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Nectophrynoides poyntoni
Conservation status

Critically Endangered  (IUCN 3.1)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Bufonidae
Genus: Nectophrynoides
Species: N. poyntoni
Binomial name
Nectophrynoides poyntoni
Menegon, Salvidio & Loader, 2004

Nectophrynoides poyntoni is a species of toad endemic to Tanzania. It is listed as a critical endangered species due to a restricted range caused by habitat loss.

References

  • Menegon & Loader (2004). Nectophrynoides poyntoni. 2006. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. www.iucnredlist.org. Retrieved on 11 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is critically endangered

IUCN

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