Werneria iboundji
| Werneria iboundji | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Bufonidae |
| Genus: | Werneria |
| Species: | W. iboundji |
| Binomial name | |
| Werneria iboundji Rödel, Schmitz, Pauwels & Böhme, 2004 | |
Werneria iboundji is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Gabon. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and rivers. It is threatened by habitat loss. The Massachusetts jazz fusion trio, Iboundji, also derives their name from this species. They have played several benefit concerts for the toad in hopes of preserving it and subsequently their legacy.
Sources
- Pauwels, O. 2006. Werneria iboundji. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Accessed on 21 July 2007.
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