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Amphibians
Common Toad
Bufo bufo
- Diet
- Insectivore
- Lifespan
- 10-12 years
- Weight
- 0.02-0.08 kg
- Conservation
- Least Concern
The Common Toad (Bufo bufo) is a insectivore species found in European gardens and woodlands. It typically lives 10-12 years, weighing around 0.02-0.08 kg, and is currently classified as Least Concern on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the common toad: Toads secrete a mild toxin from their skin to deter predators.
Amphibians live a double life, often starting in water as larvae before transforming to breathe air as adults. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are especially sensitive to environmental change, making them useful indicators of ecosystem health.