African Split-skin Toad
Schismaderma carens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBufonidae (True Toads)
- GenusSchismaderma (Red Toads)
- SpeciesSchismaderma carens (African Split-skin Toad)
About the African Split-skin Toad
The African red toad (Schismaderma carens), or African split-skin toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is the only species of the monotypic genus Schismaderma. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and possibly Lesotho.
Its natural habitats are dry savanna, moist savanna, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical moist shrubland, subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland, freshwater marshes, intermittent freshwater marshes, arable land, pastureland, urban areas, water storage areas, ponds, canals and ditches, and man-made karsts.
The African red toad is a fairly large species with adults reaching about 90 millimetres (3.5 in) in snout-to-vent length, females being slightly larger than males. The upper surface is reddish-brown with a pair of dark brown spots on the shoulders and another pair on the lower back. There is a dorso-lateral ridge with glands running from the tympanum to the back leg, and the outer part of this ridge is darker on its lower edge. The flanks in some individuals are dark and in others... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of African Split-skin Toad in Gorongosa National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gorongosa National Park | 🇲🇿 Mozambique | |
| 2 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 3 | Pilanesberg National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 4 | Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 5 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 6 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 7 | Kafue National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 8 | Mana Pools National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 9 | Ruaha National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 10 | Mikumi National Park | 🇹🇿 Tanzania | |
| 11 | Hwange National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 12 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a African Split-skin Toad in Gorongosa National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a African Split-skin Toad sighting in Gorongosa National Park, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see African Split-skin Toad in Gorongosa National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for African Split-skin Toad in Gorongosa National Park in our monthly data.