Mallorcan Midwife Toad
Mallorcan midwife toad is a frog belonging to the family Alytidae, found only in the Balearic Island of Mallorca in Spain. Females are larger than the males.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Alytidae |
Genus | Alytes |
Scientific Name | Alytes muletensis |
Other Names | Majorcan midwife toad, ferreret |
Size | Males: Around 3.5 cm Females: Around 3.8 cm |
Color | Golden-brown with darker brown, green or black blotches; off-white underside; a black triangle often appears between the eyes |
Distribution | Balearic Island of Mallorca off the east coast of Spain |
Habitat | Streams and brooks in limestone gorges and caverns |
Diet | Beetles, maggots, worms, caterpillars, snails, spiders, millipedes |
Hibernation Fact | Does not hibernate |
Predators | Viperine snake |
Breeding Season | May |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Average Lifespan | More than 10 years |
IUCN Conservation Status | Vulnerable |