Kihansi spray toad
A species of Nectophrynoides Scientific name : Nectophrynoides asperginis Genus : Nectophrynoides
Kihansi spray toad, A species of Nectophrynoides
Scientific name: Nectophrynoides asperginis
Genus: Nectophrynoides
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Description
The Kihansi spray toad, Nectophrynoides asperginis, is a small toad endemic to Tanzania. The species is live-bearing and insectivorous. The Kihansi spray toad is currently categorized as "Extinct in the wild" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), though the species persists in ex situ, captive breeding populations.
General Info
Lifespan
5-11 years
Diet
Kihansi spray toad is mainly insectivorous, with a particular preference for small invertebrates. This includes a variety of arthropods, small gastropods, and annelids, consuming them for their required nutrition.
Appearance
Kihansi spray toad is a small-sized toad with a wrinkly and warty skin texture. It is predominantly brown, allowing it to blend seamlessly into its environment. This amphibian lacks a tadpole stage, emerging as a miniature adult from the egg, displaying no notable differences in appearance across ages. Sexual dimorphism is not pronounced, meaning males and females have similar physical characteristics.
Behavior
Kihansi spray toad is a rather solitary species, spending most of its life in isolation, except during mating. It showcases distinctive yearly mating rituals that involve vocalizations. This species is primarily nocturnal, relying on its diet of insects. Kihansi spray toad does not exhibit territorial behavior, hinting at its non-aggressive nature.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
Nectophrynoides Species
Kihansi spray toad 
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