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Schistometopum gregorii

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The species has been found in black mud near rivers and agricultural areas (e.g., rice paddies). There are no known major threats affecting this ecologically poorly known species. Because it occurs in cultivated areas it is likely able to tolerate disturbance.
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in Tanzania. It is possible that the Kenyan and Tanzanian populations are distinct species.
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Index

Conservation status
Least Concern
IUCN 3.1
Scientific classification
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Eukaryota
Animalia
Chordata
Amphibia
Gymnophiona
Apoda
Dermophiidae
Schistometopum
Binomial name
Boulenger
Synonyms
amphibian
Dermophiidae
East Africa
endemic
East Africa
Kenya
Tanzania
Tana River
type locality
Bagamoyo
Rufiji River
specific name
John Walter Gregory
holotype

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