There is currently no photograph available for this species.
Find the Landdroskop Mountain Toadlet in the FBIS database (Freshwater Biodiversity Information System) here.
Family Bufonidae
Identification
The Landdroskop Mountain Toadlet is a small Bufonid that attains a maximum size of 26mm. It has a distinct toad-like appearance, but unlike true toads, it has smooth skin with blister-like ridges and warts, and the body is somewhat elongated.
The dorsal surface is variably marked in grey and light brown with numerous blackish flecks. The vertebral band is broad, and the warts are dark brown with incomplete black edges. The parotid glands are red-brown and conspicuous. The tympanum is absent, and the underside is granular.
Habitat
The Landdroskop Mountain Toadlet inhabits pristine mountain fynbos in the Hawequas, Riviersonderend and Hottentots Holland Mountains.
Behaviour
Very little is known about the life history of C. magistratus. The behaviour is probably similar to that of other Capensibufo species.
Status and Conservation
Unknown and data deficient. Capensibufo magistratus is likely to be threatened due to its restricted distribution.
Distribution
The Landdroskop Mountain Toadlet is endemic to South Africa and is confined to a few mountain ranges in the Western Cape.
No maps are available for this species.
Further Resources
Landdroskop Mountain Toadlet Capensibufo magistratus Channing et al., 2017
Other Common Names: Landdroskop-bergskurwepadda (Afrikaans)
Recommended citation format: Tippett, RM. (2025). Landdroskop Mountain Toadlet Capensibufo magistratus . Biodiversity and Development Institute, Cape Town. Available online at https://thebdi.org/2022/04/04/landdroskop-mountain-toadlet-capensibufo-magistratus/
References:
Minter, LR; Burger, M; Harrison, JA; Braack, HH; Bishop, PJ; Kloepfer, D. (Editors). (2004). Atlas and Red Data Book of the Frogs of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. Smithsonian Institution, Washington, and Avian Demography
Unit, Cape Town.
Carruthers, V; du Preez, L. (2017). Frogs of southern Africa: A Complete Guide. Struik Nature, Cape Town.
Channing, A. (2001) Amphibians of Central and Southern Africa. Protea Book House, Pretoria
