Yellow-bellied Toad

Bombina variegata

Range

Distributed mainly across western Europe, with a smaller, more isolated distribution also extending into parts of eastern Europe; commonly reported from France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Habitat

Mountainous regions and shallow breeding pools, including temporary ponds and rocky riverbanks.

Facts

• Its dark, warty back helps it blend into its surroundings, but when threatened the toad can expose a bright yellow-to-orange underside as a warning. It may also puff up or remain motionless, depending on the threat.

Research sources

• English Wikipedia