Nyika Dwarf Toad
- Mertensophryne nyikae
- IUCN Status: Near Threatened
- Threat: unconfirmed
- Venom/Toxin: none
- Trend: unconfirmed
General Information
Nyika dwarf toad (Mertensophryne nyikae) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to the Nyika Plateau of northern Malawi and adjacent northeastern Zambia.
Reproduction
Breeding takes place in small, shallow pools.
Conservation
Although its range is mostly (possibly entirely) within relatively well managed protected areas, habitat loss remains a potential threat.
Distribtion & Habitat
Its natural habitats are montane forests and nearby wet, boggy grasslands at approximately 2,500 m asl.
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- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Amphibia
- Order: Anura
- Family: Bufonidae
- Genus: Mertensophryne
