Bocourt's toad
Incilius bocourti
About the Bocourt's toad
Incilius bocourti (formerly Bufo bocourti; common name Bocourt's toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in southwestern Guatemala and in Chiapas in the adjacent Mexico. Its phylogenetic position is uncertain; it might not to belong to this genus, being the sister taxon of Anaxyrus instead. It is named after Marie Firmin Bocourt, a French zoologist and artist.
Key Facts
- Rarely spotted - fewer than 100 recorded observations!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Bocourt's toad?
The scientific name of the Bocourt's toad is Incilius bocourti.
How many Bocourt's toad sightings have been recorded?
52 observations of the Bocourt's toad have been recorded on iNaturalist.
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