Bufotes pewzowi (Bedriaga, 1898)

Taxonomic Origin

Bufotes pewzowi is a tetraploid toad species that originated from the hybridization of Bufotes latastii and Bufotes perrini.

Adult Size

In snout–vent length, adult males measure 52–77 mm (2.0–3.0 in), while adult females measure 50–86 mm (2.0–3.4 in).

Tadpole Size

Tadpoles at Gosner stage 35–37 reach a total length of about 45 mm (1.8 in), with the tail making up almost two thirds of this total length.

Habitat Range

This species inhabits dry steppes, grasslands, semi-deserts, deserts, and mountain areas ranging from foothills across all altitudinal belts up to subalpine meadows, and may occur at elevations over 4,000 m (13,000 ft) above sea level.

Tadpole Development Habitat

Its tadpoles develop in oases, ponds, and pools.

Population Resilience

Bufotes pewzowi is a very common species that can survive in heavily disturbed habitats.

Threats

No major threats to the species as a whole are currently known, though local populations can be impacted by extreme habitat modification and collection for use in traditional medicine.

Conservation Presence

It is thought to be present in several protected areas across its native range.