Pelobates cultripes is a toad species in the family Pelobatidae. It is known under many different common names, including the western spadefoot, Iberian spadefoot toad, Spanish spadefoot toad, and Wagler's spadefoot toad. It is found in most of the Iberian Peninsula with isolated populations southern and western France.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Iberian Spadefoot 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
- Pelobates syriacus
- Pelobates balcanicus
- Pelobates vespertinus
- Neobatrachus pictus
- Spea hammondii
- Pelobates fuscus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Pelobatidae
- Genus
- Pelobates
- Species
- Pelobates cultripes
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