Didynamipus facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Didynamipus sjostedti |
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Didynamipus
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D. sjostedti
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| Didynamipus sjostedti Andersson, 1903
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Atelophryne minutus Boulenger, 1906 "1905" |
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The Didynamipus sjostedti is a special kind of toad. It is also known as the four-digit toad because of its unique feet. This toad is the only species in its group, called a genus, which belongs to the Bufonidae family (the true toads).
About the Four-Digit Toad
The four-digit toad is a small amphibian. It was first described in 1903 by Andersson. This toad is unique because it is the only species in its genus, Didynamipus. This means it does not have any close relatives that are also toads.
Where It Lives
These toads live in parts of Africa. You can find them in countries like Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, and Nigeria. They like to live in warm, wet places.
Their favorite homes are:
- Wet lowland forests where it rains a lot.
- Wet montane forests, which are forests found on mountains.
- Areas that used to be forests but have changed a lot.
Facing Dangers
Sadly, the four-digit toad is in danger. Its main threat is habitat loss. This means that the places where these toads live are being destroyed. When forests are cut down or changed, the toads lose their homes. This makes it harder for them to survive and find food. Because of this, the four-digit toad is considered a threatened species.
See also
In Spanish: Didynamipus sjostedti para niños
