Sclerophrys poweri (Hewitt, 1935)

Species Classification

Sclerophrys poweri is a toad species that belongs to the Bufonidae family.

Geographic Distribution

Its distribution covers extreme southern Angola, northern Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, and extends southward into central South Africa.

Etymology

The specific epithet "poweri" honors John Hyacinth Power, an Irish-born director of the McGregor Museum in Kimberley, South Africa, who collected amphibians, reptiles, and plants.

Habitat

This species lives in open savanna, wooded savanna, thornveldt, river valleys, and agricultural areas.

Breeding Habitat

It breeds in temporary water bodies including vleis, marshes, dams, and pans, and sometimes uses artificial pools.

Conservation Status

Sclerophrys poweri is a common, often abundant species, it faces no significant threats, and occurs in many protected areas.