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Toad (other)
Toad is a common name for certain frogs, especially of the family True toads, Bufonidae, that are characterized by dry, leathery skin, short legs, and large bumps covering the parotoid glands. A distinction between frogs and toads is not made in scientific taxonomy (biology), taxonomy, but is common in popular culture (folk taxonomy), in which toads are associated with drier, rougher skin and more terrestrial animal, terrestrial habitats. List of toad families In scientific taxonomy, toads include the true toad, true toads (Bufonidae) and various other terrestrial or warty-skinned frogs. Non-bufonid "toads" can be found in the families: * Bombinatoridae (Fire-bellied toad, fire-bellied toads and Jungle toad, jungle toads) * Calyptocephalellidae (Calyptocephalella, helmeted water toad and Telmatobufo, false toads) * Discoglossidae (Midwife toad, midwife toads) * Myobatrachidae (Australian toadlets) * Pelobatidae (European spadefoot toad) * Rhinophrynidae (Burrowing toad, bu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
European Fire-bellied Toad
The European fire-bellied toad (''Bombina bombina'') is a species of fire-bellied toad native to eastern parts of mainland Europe, where it can be found near waterbodies such as ponds and marshes. It is known for its red colored belly used to ward off predators, an example of aposematism, and its distinctive "whoop" call. Description The European fire-bellied toad is a medium sized frog, growing up to approximately . The dorsal coloration can vary from gray to brown to green, while the stomach is red with thick black mottling. The backs of these frogs are covered in warts. When threatened by a predator, the fire-bellied toad will lift up its arms (sometimes flipping over) to expose its red coloration and show off its toxicity to the potential predator. This is known as Unkenreflex, and is an example of aposematism. Distribution The European fire-bellied toad is found throughout Central and Eastern Europe. More particularly, its range starts in eastern Germany (including ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
