Two new species of Stephopaedes (Anura: Bufonidae) from Tanzania, with a review of the genus

Abstract

Two new species of Stephopaedes are described from Mafia Island and the Usambara foothills, castern Tanzania. The four species now recognized in this eastern African forest-associated genus are diagnosed and discussed. Osteological details are included. As with other small-sized African bufonids, much still needs to be clarified about the phylogeny and historical biogeography of this genus.

Key words:

• Stephopaedes
• Bufonidae
• Tanzania
• osteology