Vandijkophrynus
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Vandijkophrynus, also known as Van Dijk's toads, are a small genus of true toads, family Bufonidae.[2][3] They are native to Southern Africa (southern Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini, Zimbabwe, and Mozamibique).[2] The name commemorates Eddie Van Dijk, a South African herpetologist.[1]
Quick Facts Vandijkophrynus, Scientific classification ...
Vandijkophrynus | |
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Vandijkophrynus angusticeps | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Bufonidae |
Genus: | Vandijkophrynus Frost et al., 2006[1] |
Type species | |
Bufo angusticeps Smith, 1848 | |
Diversity | |
5 species (see text) |
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Originally, all Vandijkophrynus species were included in the genus Bufo as the former "Bufo angusticeps" group.[1]