Eastern Flat-backed Toad
Sclerophrys pusilla
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)
- GenusSclerophrys (African Toads)
- SpeciesSclerophrys pusilla (Eastern Flat-backed Toad)
About the Eastern Flat-backed Toad
Sclerophrys pusilla is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in Angola, northern Namibia, Botswana, northeastern South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Tanzania, southern Kenya, Uganda, eastern Ethiopia, parts of South Sudan, Gabon and Cameroon, as well as the Central African Republic. The specific name pusilla means "small" in Latin, and refers to the fact that this frog is smaller than others in the Sclerophrys genus.
Sclerophrys pusilla inhabits savanna and lowveld grassland, and likes shallow, slow-moving or stationary water. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Eastern Flat-backed Toad in South Luangwa 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 | South Luangwa National Park | 🇿🇲 Zambia | |
| 2 | Kruger National Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 3 | Gonarezhou National Park | 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe | |
| 4 | Nyungwe National Park | 🇷🇼 Rwanda | |
| 5 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 6 | iSimangaliso Wetland Park | 🇿🇦 South Africa | |
| 7 | Moremi Game Reserve | 🇧🇼 Botswana |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Eastern Flat-backed Toad in South Luangwa National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Eastern Flat-backed Toad sighting in South Luangwa National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Eastern Flat-backed Toad in South Luangwa National Park?
February has the highest sighting rate for Eastern Flat-backed Toad in South Luangwa National Park in our monthly data.