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The fire-bellied toads are a group of six species of small frogs (most species typically no longer than 1.6 in or 4.1 cm) belonging to the genus Bombina.. The name "fire-bellied" is derived from the brightly colored red- or yellow-and-black patterns on the toads' ventral regions, which act as aposematic coloration, a warning to predators of the toads' reputedly foul taste.
Although it is typically referred to as a toad, the fire-bellied toad is not a true toad. [10] They can reach a length of about 3.8–5.1 centimetres (1.5–2.0 in), weighing about 28–57 grams (0.99–2.01 oz). [11] Males and females can be told apart by the males' nuptial pads on their first and second fingers. [12]
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. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] It is known for its red colored belly used to ward off predators, an example of aposematism , and its distinctive "whoop" call.
Philippine flat-headed frog (B. busuangensis) or Busuanga jungle toad; Bornean flat-headed frog (B. kalimantanensis) or Kalimantan jungle toad; Bombina (Oken, 1816) - firebelly toads Bombina bombina (Linnaeus, 1761) – European fire-bellied toad; Bombina microdeladigitora (Liu, Hu & Yang, 1960) – Hubei firebelly toad, and other names
Toad is a common name for certain frogs, especially of the family Bufonidae, that are characterized by dry, leathery skin, short legs, and large bumps covering the parotoid glands. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] In popular culture ( folk taxonomy ), toads are distinguished from frogs by their drier, rougher skin and association with more terrestrial habitats. [ 3 ]
Bombina microdeladigitora is a species of toad in the family Bombinatoridae endemic to Guangxi, Hubei and Sichuan in China. It is commonly known by several names including Guangxi firebelly toad, Hubei firebelly toad, large-spined bell toad, Lichuan bell toad, small-webbed bell toad, and Yunnan firebelly toad.
The yellow-bellied toad is a fascinating species to study because of its breeding choices; it chooses calculated risk when deciding to breed in shallow, unpredictable locations. Due to its breeding and egg laying behavior, climate change and habitat fragmentation strongly affect this species.
Genus Alytes - Midwife toad; Genus Discoglossus; Genus Latonia; Family Ascaphidae. Genus Ascaphus - Tailed frog; Family Bombinatoridae. Genus Barbourula; Genus Bombina - Fire-bellied toad; Family Leiopelmatidae. Genus Leiopelma