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 |
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