Hoeschs pygmy toad
Poyntonophrynes hoeschi
Fun Fact: Hoesch's Pygmy toad occur in very dry areas with rocky outcrops.
Introduction: Hoesch's Pygmy toad (Poyntonophrynes hoeschi) occur in very dry areas with rocky outcrops. They are named after the Namibian herpetologist, W. Hoesch.
Distribution: Naukluft Mountains north to the Windhoek and the Khomas Hochland Mountains, bearing westwards to the Erongo Mountains and onto Brandberg Mountain.
Diet: Mainly insects.
Colouration: Upperparts are brown to reddish-brown with both light and dark markings and the skin is scattered with warts. The underside is clear.
Breeding: Breeds in the sandy-bottoms of temporary pools in rocky outcrops. Tadpoles grow up to 20mm and metamorphosis is complete is less than 24 days.
Maximum size: 38mm
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