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Yellow-bellied Toad

Bombina variegata

The Yellow-bellied Toad is a small, colorful frog with a bright yellow belly. It loves to live near ponds and wetlands, where it can hop around and sing its cheerful songs.

Habitat: Wetlands

Appearance

The Yellow-bellied Toad has a flattened body with warty, grey, brown, or olive-green skin on its back. Its underside is vividly bright yellow or orange with large, irregular dark blotches, which makes it visually distinct. It also features unique heart-shaped pupils.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyBombinatoridaeGenusBombina
Yellow-bellied Toad
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Yellow-bellied Toad

Category

Amphibians

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Its babies start as plant-eating tadpoles before becoming meat-eating bug hunters!

The Yellow-bellied Toad's eyes have super unique heart-shaped pupils!

These toads often lay their eggs in temporary puddles, trusting them to last.

Yellow-bellied Toads can amazingly live for over 15 years in protected habitats!

Special abilities

Ability

Belly Flash Defense

Yellow-bellied Toad can arch its back and show off its bright belly to warn predators it is toxic.

Ability

Toxic Skin Shield

Yellow-bellied Toad has special glands that release a mild toxin to deter animals from eating it.

Ability

Aquatic Breathing

Yellow-bellied Toad can absorb oxygen directly through its skin, helping it stay underwater for longer.

Measurements & details

Length
3.5-5.5 cm
Weight
0.002-0.015 kg
Lifespan
5-10 years
Top Speed
0.1 km/h
Clutch Size
100-300
Metamorphosis
30-70 days

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on small insects and other invertebrates found near shallow water.

Age differences: Tadpoles are mainly herbivorous, feeding on algae; adults are carnivorous.

Primary Foods

  • Flies
  • Beetles
  • Spiders
  • Slugs
  • Worms
  • Insect larvae

Foraging Method

  • Ambush

Ecological connections

Traits

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always wash your hands after touching toads, as they can have special skin that might irritate you.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Yellow-bellied Toad?

3.5-5.5 cm

How much does Yellow-bellied Toad weigh?

0.002-0.015 kg

How long does Yellow-bellied Toad live?

5-10 years

How fast can Yellow-bellied Toad move?

0.1 km/h

What does Yellow-bellied Toad eat?

Feeds on small insects and other invertebrates found near shallow water.

Where is Yellow-bellied Toad usually found?

Wetlands

How does Yellow-bellied Toad hunt?

Ambush

How many eggs does Yellow-bellied Toad lay?

100-300

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