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Volcan Tacana toad

Volcan Tacana toad

Incilius tacanensis

EN Endangered

Very high risk of extinction

Source: IUCN Red List

About

Incilius tacanensis (common name: Volcan Tacana toad) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is found in western Guatemala and eastern Chiapas (Mexico). Its name refers to Volcán Tacaná, its type locality. Its natural habitat is premontane tropical forest. It is assumed to be a stream breeder. It is a rare species threatened by habitat loss, and potentially, chytridiomycosis.

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