Amphibian
Subdesert Toad
Sclerophrys xeros · Bufonidae · Anura
Best monthsJul · Oct–Novmost records
Records1,700in 12 countries
Most seen inKenya454 records
Red ListLeast concernIUCN status
About
Subdesert Toad in brief
The subdesert toad (Sclerophrys xeros) is a amphibian of the Bufonidae family — species of Amphibia.
Across the 12 countries we cover it has 1,700 published records, most of them from Kenya, Mauritania and Somalia. It is strongly seasonal: records peak in July, October and November and fall to their lowest in February and March.
Its global conservation status is least concern on the IUCN Red List.
Records by month
All countries combined · the strongest months highlightedJFMAMJJASOND
Where & when
When to look in each country
Kenya454 records · best Jul, Jun
Mauritania425 records · best Oct, Nov
Somalia170 records · best Aug, Oct
Senegal149 records · best Nov, Oct
Niger97 records · best Oct, Jan
Algeria94 records · best Oct, May
Eritrea84 records · best Nov, Aug
Gambia70 records · best Dec, Jun
Sudan60 records · best Oct, Jul
Mali56 records · best Nov, Sep
Nigeria21 records · best Sep, Jul
Burkina Faso20 records · best Jun, Sep
Map
Where it has been recorded
Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.
Relatives
All amphibians
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