Nimbaphrynoides liberiensis
| Nimbaphrynoides liberiensis | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Bufonidae |
| Genus: | Nimbaphrynoides |
| Species: | N. liberiensis |
| Binomial name | |
| Nimbaphrynoides liberiensis Xavier, 1979 | |
Nimbaphrynoides liberiensis is a species of toad from highlands in the Mount Nimba region of Liberia. This Critically Endangered species is threatened by habitat loss, and mining of bauxite. This and the equally threatened N. occidentalis are the only frogs/toads that are viviparous; it is possible liberiensis should be included as a subspecies of N. occidentalis.[1]
References
- ↑ Sandberger, Hillers, Doumbia, Loua, Brede and Rödel (2010). Rediscovery of the Liberian Nimba toad, Nimbaphrynoides liberiensis (Xavier, 1978) (Amphibia: Anura: Bufonidae), and reassessment of its taxonomic status. Zootaxa 2355: 56–68
- Rödel & Schiøtz (2004). "Nimbaphrynoides liberiensis". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2006. International Union for Conservation of Nature. Retrieved 11 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map, a brief justification of why this species is critically endangered, and the criteria used
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