Natterjack Toad
Natterjack toad is a species of toad native to Europe. The species is nocturnal. The toad has a very loud and distinctive mating call.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Bufo |
| Scientific Name | Bufo calamita |
| Size | 6 to 7 cm |
| Weight | 4 to 19 g |
| Color | Green, brown or cream with a distinct yellow line down the middle of the back |
| Distribution | Large parts of Europe |
| Habitat | Sand dune systems, lowland heaths, salt marshes, semi-desert, sand and gravel quarries, meadows, gardens, parks, agricultural fields |
| Diet | Beetles, worms, slugs, snails, spiders |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
| Predators | Otters, foxes, hedgehogs, birds like herons, gulls, and terns |
| Breeding Season | March to May |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 1500 to 7500 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 1 week |
| Metamorphosis Period | 3 to 8 weeks |
| Reproductive Age | 3 to 4 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 10 to 15 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Natterjack Toad Pictures Gallery
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- Baby Natterjack Toad
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- Bufo Calamita
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- Natterjack Toad Eggs
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- Natterjack Toad Habitat
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- Natterjack Toad Images
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- Natterjack Toad Photos
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- Natterjack Toad Pictures
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- Natterjack Toad
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- Natterjack Toads
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- The Natterjack Toad
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- Natterjack Toad Bufo Calamita
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- Natterjack Toad Distribution Map
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- Natterjack Toad Tadpoles
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- Images of Natterjack Toad
Published on April 26th 2017 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
