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Lugh Toad

Poyntonophrynus lughensis · Bufonidae · Anura

Best monthsJan · Aug · Octmost records
Records25in 2 countries
Most seen inSomalia18 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
About

Lugh Toad in brief

The lugh toad (Poyntonophrynus lughensis) is a amphibian of the Bufonidae family — species of amphibian.

Across the 2 countries we cover it has 25 published records, most of them from Somalia and South Sudan. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in January, August and October and fall to their lowest in January and February.

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

Somalia18 records · best Oct, Aug
South Sudan7 records · best Aug, Jan
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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