Rhinophrynus dorsalis
Duméril and Bibron, 1841
ry-NOH-fry-nus — dor-SAL-iss
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Occurrences:;
2,112
Total;
1,736
Museum;
376
Other
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Taxonomic Etymology:
A burrowing frog with a prominent dorsal stripe or pattern, and a name referencing its snout.
Rhinophrynus — From Greek rhinos (ῥινός), “snout,” and phrynos (φρῦνος), “toad.” The name means “snouted toad,” describing the species’ pointed nose and burrowing adaptation.
dorsalis — From Latin dorsum, “back,” and -alis, “pertaining to.” Refers to markings or features on the back (dorsum), typically a stripe or ridge.