Amietophrynus maculatus

Sclerophrys maculata, commonly known as Hallowell's toad, the flat-backed toad, or the striped toad, is a species endemic to Africa and belongs to the Bufonidae family. These toads inhabit a diverse array of natural environments, such as subtropical and tropical moist lowland forests, montane forests, savannas, shrublands, grasslands, rivers, marshes, and ponds. They are also found in anthropogenic settings like canals and ditches. Despite their adaptability, they are significantly threatened by habitat destruction.

The range of S. maculata spans numerous African countries, including Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Republic of the Congo, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Uncertainty remains regarding their presence in Burundi, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Mali, Rwanda, Sudan, and Togo, highlighting the need for further investigation.