Natterjack toad
A species of Natterjack toad Scientific name : Epidalea calamita Genus : Natterjack toad
Natterjack toad, A species of Natterjack toad
Scientific name: Epidalea calamita
Genus: Natterjack toad
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Description
The natterjack toad (Bufo calamita) is a toad native to sandy and heathland areas of Europe. Adults are 60â70Â mm in length and are distinguished from common toads by a yellow line down the middle of the back, and parallel paratoid glands. They have relatively short legs, and this gives them a distinctive gait, contrasting with the hopping movement of many other toad species.
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Lifespan
4-12 years
Diet
Natterjack toad primarily feeds on invertebrates, favoring insects like beetles, spiders, and worms. Aiding nighttime foraging, it takes advantage of abundant prey during episodes of high activity, ensuring diverse intake.
Appearance
Natterjack toad is a small amphibian with a slender body covered in dry, warty skin. Its size ranges between 5 to 8 cm. The color is mainly brown with occasional greenish tinges, often having dark, irregular striping across its back. Males and females look similar, but males possess a small vocal sac under the throat which is inflated during the breeding season.
Behavior
Natterjack toad displays a semi-terrestrial lifestyle, being active at dusk and night. Notable for its unique mating call, it uses a resonant croak to attract partners. It's an adaptable species, hibernating during cold months in self-dug burrows. Resilient amidst disturbances, it frequently recolonizes habitats following environmental change and is generally solitary, save for mating periods.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Amphibians Order
Frogs and toads Family
True toad Genus
Natterjack toad Species
Natterjack toad 
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