Mertensophryne
Mertensophryne is a genus of true toads (family Bufonidae). They are found in eastern and southern Democratic Republic of Congo to Kenya, Tanzania, Malawi, southeastern Zimbabwe, and adjacent Mozambique. Their common names include snouted frogs, Chirinda forest toads, and forest toads. The genus is named for Robert Mertens, German zoologist and herpetologist. Taxonomy. "Mertensophryne", as currently understood, consist of the former ""Bufo" taitanus" group and the genera "Mertensophryne" (as formerly defined) and "Stephopaedes". The latter is monophyletic and still recognized as a subgenus. The closest relatives of "Mertensophryne" remain uncertain but probably include "Poyntonophrynus", "Vandijkophrynus", and "Capensibufo". Description. "Mertensophryne