European Fire-Bellied Toad (Bombina bombina)

European Fire-Bellied Toad, a reference photo — Photo: CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The European fire-bellied toad (Bombina bombina) is a species of fire-bellied toad native to eastern parts of mainland Europe, where it can be found near waterbodies such as ponds and marshes. It is known for its red colored belly used to ward off predators, an example of aposematism, and its distinctive "whoop" call.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of European Fire-Bellied Toad being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Bombina variegata
Bombina orientalis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Amphibia
Order: Anura
Family: Bombinatoridae
Genus: Bombina
Species: Bombina bombina

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