Pelobates syriacus, the eastern spadefoot or Syrian spadefoot, is a species of toad in the family Pelobatidae, native to an area extending from Eastern Europe to Western Asia.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Syrian 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 balcanicus
- Pelobates cultripes
- Pelobates vespertinus
- Pelobates fuscus
- Spea intermontana
- Spea hammondii
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Pelobatidae
- Genus
- Pelobates
- Species
- Pelobates syriacus
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