Mertensophryne nyikae

Mertensophryne nyikae

Nyika dwarf toad

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Mertensophryne nyikae

Mertensophryne nyikae (common name: Nyika dwarf toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to the Nyika Plateau of northern Malawi and adjacent northeastern Zambia.Its natural habitats are montane forests and nearby wet, boggy grasslands at approximately 2,500 m (8,200 ft) asl. Breeding takes place in small, shallow pools. Although its range is mostly (possibly entirely) within relatively well managed protected areas, habitat loss remains a potential threat.

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1. Mertensophryne nyikae Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mertensophryne_nyikae
2. Mertensophryne nyikae on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/54717/16949450

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