Natterjack Toad

The natterjack toad (Epidalea calamita) is a toad native to sandy and heathland areas of Europe. Adults are 60–70 mm (2.4–2.8 in) in length, and are distinguished from common toads by a yellow line down the middle of the back and parallel paratoid glands. They have relatively short legs, which gives them a distinctive gait, contrasting with the hopping movement of many other toad species.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

Considered poisonous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole family. True toads; bufotoxin from parotoid glands, dangerous to pets Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Strauchbufo raddei — considered poisonous
• Vandijkophrynus nubicola — considered poisonous
• Vandijkophrynus angusticeps — considered poisonous
• Bufotes pewzowi — considered poisonous
• Anaxyrus boreas — considered poisonous
• Anaxyrus canorus — considered poisonous

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Amphibia

Order

Anura

Family

Bufonidae

Genus

Epidalea

Species

Epidalea calamita

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