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Eichwald's Toad (Bufo eichwaldi)

Eichwald's Toad

Bufo eichwaldi

VU Vulnerable

High risk of extinction in the wild

Source: IUCN Red List

About the Eichwald's Toad

Bufo eichwaldi, commonly known as Eichwald's toad or the Talysh toad, is a species of true toad in the family Bufonidae. It was first described by Litvinchuk, Borkin, Skorinov and Rosanov in 2008 and is found in the Talysh Mountains in Azerbaijan and parts of Iran. It was previously considered to be a subspecies of the Caucasian toad (Bufo verrucosissimus).

Key Facts

  • Vulnerable - facing a high risk of extinction.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Eichwald's Toad?

The scientific name of the Eichwald's Toad is Bufo eichwaldi.

Is the Eichwald's Toad endangered?

The Eichwald's Toad is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List.

How many Eichwald's Toad sightings have been recorded?

152 observations of the Eichwald's Toad have been recorded on iNaturalist.

152 observations on iNaturalist
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