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Cape Toad

Sclerophrys capensis · Bufonidae · Anura

Best monthsFeb–Mar · Decmost records
Records6,066in 2 countries
Most seen inSouth Africa6,056 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
Cape Toad
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About

Cape Toad in brief

The cape toad (Sclerophrys capensis) is a amphibian of the Bufonidae family — species of amphibian.

Across the 2 countries we cover it has 6,066 published records, most of them from South Africa and Lesotho. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in February, March and December.

Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

South Africa6,056 records · best Dec, Feb
Lesotho10 records · best Jul, Nov
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

Relatives

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