Mertensophryne mocquardi | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Chordata |
Class: | Amphibia |
Order: | Anura |
Family: | Bufonidae |
Genus: | Mertensophryne |
Species: | M. mocquardi |
Binomial name | |
Mertensophryne mocquardi (Angel, 1924) |
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Synonyms | |
Bufo mocquardi Angel, 1924 |
Bufo mocquardi Angel, 1924
Mertensophryne mocquardi (common name: Mocquards toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Kenya and known from Mount Kenya, the Kinangop Plateau, and the highlands surrounding Nairobi. The specific name refers to François Mocquard, a French herpetologist.
It is assumed to be a montane forest species. Threats to it are not known.