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Common Names
natterjack toad
Regions
AustraliaBelgiumCzech Republic
Population
10,000
Habitat
Coastal habitats characterized by sandy soils, such as dunes, heathlands, and marshes, where they breed in temporary or semi-permanent water bodies like pools and ponds
Weight(in lbs) and Life Span
4 to 19 grams and 10 to 15 years in the wild
Regions
Australia, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Ukraine, United Kingdom, Belarus
The Natterjack Toad (Epidalea calamita) is a toad species found in parts of Europe. Despite its wide range, the population of Natterjack Toads has been in decline in recent years, facing threats such as habitat loss, degradation, and fragmentation due to urbanization, agriculture, and coastal development. Pollution of breeding ponds, wetlands, and invasive species are also factors impacting their survival. Conservation efforts involve habitat restoration, the creation of breeding ponds, and population monitoring to ensure their long-term survival.
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- Why is this species important in its ecosystem?
- What are the threats it faces, and how can we help?
- What do you find most interesting about this species?
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