Cuban High-crested Toad
Peltophryne gundlachi
The Cuban high-crested toad, or Gundlach's Caribbean toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae that is endemic to Cuba.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Amphibia
Order
Anura
Family
Bufonidae
Genus
Peltophryne
Cuban High-crested Toad belongs to the family Bufonidae, order Anura, within the Amphibia class.
Species Profile
The Cuban high-crested toad, or Gundlach's Caribbean toad, is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae that is endemic to Cuba.
The Cuban High-crested Toad faces significant threats from habitat loss and degradation due to agricultural expansion, urban development, and deforestation across its Cuban range. Climate change poses additional risks through altered precipitation patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events that can disrupt breeding cycles and reduce suitable habitat availability.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species inhabits tropical moist forests, woodland areas, and adjacent agricultural landscapes across Cuba, typically found in areas with temporary pools and slow-moving water bodies used for breeding. It occurs from lowland areas up to moderate elevations in both primary and secondary forest habitats.
Threats
Deforestation and forest fragmentation
Habitat loss from agricultural expansion
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change impacts on breeding habitats
Water pollution from agricultural runoff
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Cuban High-crested Toad (Peltophryne gundlachi). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/cuban-high-crested-toad