The African Tree Toad (Nectophryne afra) is a small species of toads found in the forests of Central Africa.The Toad has specially designed feet for it's semi-aquatic and tree climbing lifestyle.The African Tree Toad is a terrestrial animal and uses it' s toes to also help it to hop on the ground.The toes of the African Tree Toad are long and thin, with sticky, round discs on the tips.The small striped body of the African Tree Toad grows up to 3.8cm in length making these animals hard to spot on the forest floor.the African Tree Toad spends much of it's life walking, hopping or running on the ground where it can find food and water. When it is night time, the African Tree Toad goes to high ground vegetation to remain safe at night from other predators.The color and stripes of their skin, gives the African Tree Toad camouflage against hungry predators.
Classification
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Bufonidae |
| Genus: | Nectophryne |
Facts
Scientific Name : Nectophryne afra
Speed : 8km/h (5mph)
Biggest threat : Water Pollution, Habitat Loss
Predators : Snakes, Lizard, Toad, Fish, Birds
Food : insects, worms, snails and small invertebrates
Diet : carnivore
Life span : 3-5 years
Lenght : 2.8cm - 3.5cm (1in - 1.5in)
Weight : 2-5g
Range : Central Africa
Habitat : Tropical Lowland Forests