Natterjack toad
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The natterjack toad (Epidalea calamita, formerly Bufo calamita) is a toad. They live in the sandy and heathland areas of Europe. Adults are 60–70 mm in length. They are different from other toads because they have a yellow line down the middle of the back. They have relatively short legs. This gives them a distinctive gait, which is different than the hopping movement of many other toad species.
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Genus: | Epidalea Cope, 1864 |
Species: | E. calamita |
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Epidalea calamita (Laurenti, 1768) | |
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Natterjacks have a very loud and distinctive mating call.