| Mertensophryne loveridgei | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Amphibia |
| Order: | Anura |
| Family: | Bufonidae |
| Genus: | Mertensophryne |
| Species: | M. loveridgei |
| Binomial name | |
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Mertensophryne loveridgei (Poynton, 1991) |
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| Synonyms | |
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Stephopaedes loveridgei Poynton, 1991 |
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Stephopaedes loveridgei Poynton, 1991
The Mahenge toad or Loveridge's forest toad, Mertensophryne loveridgei, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to Tanzania; its common name refers to the Mahenge plateau where it can be found. Its natural habitats are tropical forests and woodlands. It is not considered threatened by the IUCN.