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European Spadefoot Toad
Pelobates fuscus
The European Spadefoot Toad is a medium-sized amphibian recognized for its stout, rounded body and vertical, cat-like pupils. Its skin is generally smooth and colored in shades of brown or gray, often with lighter spots or marbling for camouflage. This species is notable for the…
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- When threatened, the European Spadefoot Toad can emit a noxious secretion with a garlic-like odor to deter predators.
- European Spadefoot Toads can dig backwards into the ground using their uniquely adapted spade-shaped hind feet. Their tadpoles can grow exceptionally large compared to other European amphibians, sometimes exceeding 15 cm in length before metamorphosis.
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