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Werneria
Poche, 1903
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6 species; see table. |
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Werneria is a group of small toads, often called smalltongue toads. These toads belong to the true toad family. They are found only in specific areas of Africa, mainly in Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea.
Types of Smalltongue Toads
There are six known types, or species, of Werneria toads. Each one has a unique scientific name and sometimes a common name.
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| Werneria bambutensis (Amiet, 1972) | Bamboutos Smalltongue Toad |
| Werneria iboundji Rödel, Schmitz, Pauwels & Böhme, 2004 | |
| Werneria mertensiana Amiet, 1976 | Mertens' Smalltongue Toad |
| Werneria preussi (Matschie, 1893) | Buea Smalltongue Toad |
| Werneria submontana Rödel, Schmitz, Pauwels & Böhme, 2004 | |
| Werneria tandyi (Amiet, 1972) | Tandy's Smalltongue Toad |
See also
In Spanish: Werneria para niños
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