Mertensophryne schmidti explained

Mertensophryne schmidti (commonly known as Schmidt's snouted frog) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Democratic Republic of the Congo and only known from the Upemba National Park.[1]

A poorly known species, it is assumed to be a Miombo savanna inhabitant.

Threats to it are unknown. It is named after Karl Patterson Schmidt, American herpetologist.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mertensophryne schmidti Grandison, 1972 . Frost, Darrel R. . 2015 . Amphibian Species of the World: an Online Reference. Version 6.0 . American Museum of Natural History . 14 December 2015.
  2. Book: Bo Beolens. Michael Watkins. Michael Grayson. The Eponym Dictionary of Amphibians. 22 April 2013. Pelagic Publishing. 978-1-907807-42-8. 302.

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