BUFONIDAE: Sclerophrys pantherina (Smith, 1828) Western Leopard Toad: INTERSPECIFIC AMPLEXUS.

This document explores the potential impact of human disturbance and habitat change on the breeding activity of two species of anurans, the Western Leopard Toad and the Raucous Toad, in the Western Cape region of South Africa. The Western Leopard Toad is listed as Endangered due to threats from urban and agricultural development, and it is found in two separate populations. The article mentions observations of interspecific amplexus between the two species, which may affect the fitness and fecundity of the Western Leopard Toad. The document emphasizes the need for further research to understand the frequency and implications of interspecific amplexus in threatened anurans. [Extracted from the article]