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Occurrence of Barbarophryne brongersmai (Hoogmoed, 1972) (Amphibia, Bufonidae) in Algeria, with new distributional data

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The distribution Barbarophryne brongersmai (Hoogmoed, 1972) has long remained poorly documented due to its resemblance to Bufotes boulengeri (Lataste, 1879). The species had long been considered as endemic to Morocco until its presence was reported from Algeria, but without supporting evidence. We report the first documented observation from Algeria based on a population discovered in the Béchar region in May 2025. Multiple individuals at different life stages were observed. This record confirms the species’ presence in Algeria and underscores the need for further surveys to refine its eastern distribution.

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Authors: Menad Beddek, Philippe Geniez, Olivier Peyre, Jose Antonio Mateo Miras, Pierre-André Crochet

Institutions: Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, École Pratique des Hautes Études, Université de Montpellier, Centre d'Écologie Fonctionnelle et Évolutive, Institut de Recherche pour le Développement, Université Paris Sciences et Lettres, Universidad de Sevilla

Language: English

Topic: Amphibian and Reptile Biology

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $161

OpenAlex ID: W7165189572

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