Fenoulhet's Toad
Poyntonophrynus fenoulheti
Silhouette: Michael Scroggie, from original photograph by Gary M. Stolz, USFWS (original photograph in public domain). · PhyloPic
- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBufonidae (True Toads)
- GenusPoyntonophrynus (Pygmy Toads)
- SpeciesPoyntonophrynus fenoulheti (Fenoulhet's Toad)
About the Fenoulhet's Toad
Poyntonophrynus fenoulheti is a species of small toad found in southern Africa (Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe). It is known under many common names, including Fenoulhet's toad, Fenoulhet's pygmy toad, and northern pygmy toad. It grows to a maximum size of 43 mm.
These frogs are associated with rocky areas and are found in Bushveld vegetation. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Fenoulhet's Toad in Kruger 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 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 2 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Pilanesberg National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Fenoulhet's Toad in Kruger National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Fenoulhet's Toad sighting in Kruger National Park, based on 52 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Fenoulhet's Toad in Kruger National Park?
November has the highest sighting rate for Fenoulhet's Toad in Kruger National Park in our monthly data.