Sclerophrys camerunensis

(Parker, 1936)

Vernacular names
English : Oban toad
French : Crapaud du Cameroun

Classification
Class : Amphibia
Order : Anura
Family : Bufonidae
Notes : No subspecies known.

Identification
Medium-sized toad species, reaching a length of about 10 cm, rarely more. Its snout is short and blunt and skin is very warty. Ground coloration is brown with variable large clear blotches on back. Green spots on flanks and back.

Range and habitat
The species occurs in central Africa, from south-east Nigeria and Cameroon to Gabon, east to western Central African Republic. Found in forests and secondary brush, mostly around lakes, marshes and rivers.

Conservation
IUCN RED LIST : LEAST CONCERN
CITES : Not Listed
Status : The species has a large range and isn’t exploited for human consumption or trade. Locally abundant and could suffer long term from habitat loss.
Ex-Situ Programs : None known

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