Small-webbed Wolterstorff Toad (Wolterstorffina parvipalmata) — Critically Endangered Amphibia

Small-webbed Wolterstorff Toad

Wolterstorffina parvipalmata

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

Amphibia · Anura · Bufonidae

About

The Cameroon Wolterstorff toad or montane forest tree toad is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found on the western and southern slopes of the Cameroon Range and Yaoundé Hills in Cameroon, and on the Obudu Plateau in eastern Nigeria. Its natural habitat is closed-canopy montane forest near streams and small waterfalls. It is threatened by habitat loss. Scientists observed it between 800 and 2000 meters above sea level. It occurs in the Cross River National Park.

Fun Fact

It is found on the western and southern slopes of the Cameroon Range (including Mount Cameroon) and Yaoundé Hills in Cameroon, and on the Obudu Plateau in eastern Nigeria.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurs in the Cross River National Park.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Destruction
  • Pollution
  • Invasive Species
  • Over-Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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