Karoo Toad
Vandijkophrynus gariepensis
- Class
- Amphibian
- Rarity
- Common
- Observations
- 396
- Most observed in
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Conservation
- Least Concern
Description
The Karoo toad, Gariep toad, or mountain toad (Vandijkophrynus gariepensis) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae found in southern Namibia, much of South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. It is an abundant species that occurs in many types habitat: fynbos heathland, succulent karoo, thickets, grassland, and Nama Karoo. Breeding takes place in permanent and temporary waterbodies (e.g., streams, waterholes, lakes, rain pools, even hoof prints). There are no significant threats to this adaptable species.
Summary adapted from the Wikipedia article “Karoo toad”.