European Fire Bellied Toad
European fire bellied toad is a species of toad native to Europe.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Class |
Amphibia |
Order |
Anura |
Suborder |
Archaeobatrachia |
Family |
Bombinatoridae |
Genus |
Bombina |
Scientific Name |
Bombina bombina |
Size |
2.6 to 6 cm |
Weight |
2 to 13.9 g |
Color |
Gray, brown or green upper surface with black spots; orange to bright red bellies with black stripes and bars |
Distribution |
Central and eastern Europe |
Habitat |
Marshy or grassy wetlands in lowland areas often along river valleys with small, shallow temporary ponds and lakes |
Diet |
Insects, earthworms, millipedes, mollusks, spiders |
Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate during winter |
Predators |
Foxes, snakes, birds |
Breeding Season |
April to July/August |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size |
10 to 40 eggs |
Incubation Period |
2 to 5 days |
Metamorphosis Period |
5 to 12 weeks |
Reproductive Age |
1 to 2 years of age |
Average Lifespan |
More than 10 years |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Published on May 1st 2017 by staff under Toads.
Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.