Sclerophrys langanoensis
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Sclerophrys langanoensis

Sclerophrys langanoensis is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to northern Rift Valley in Ethiopia, where it has been recorded from Lake Langano (its type locality) and the Awash National Park; the latter population might represent a distinct species. It is likely that this species will also be found in Eritrea and Somalia. Common name Lake Langano toad has been coined for it.

Appearance

Adult males measure 41–60 mm (1.6–2.4 in) and adult females 59–63 mm (2.3–2.5 in) in snout–urostyle length. The head is triangular with a rounded snout. The tympanum is distinct. The parotoid glands are moderately well defined. The toes have extensive webbing. The dorsum has many rounded warts and distinct, small warts forming two rows along the mid-line. Dorsal ground colour varies from pale greenish-grey to sepia. A narrow but often indistinct vertebral line is frequently present. A pattern of brown or orange blotches may be present.

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References

1. Sclerophrys langanoensis Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sclerophrys_langanoensis
2. Sclerophrys langanoensis on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/54686/107347684

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