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European Toad (Bufo bufo)

European Toad

Bufo bufo

About the European Toad

The common toad, European toad, or in Anglophone parts of Europe, simply the toad (Bufo bufo, from Latin bufo "toad"), is an amphibian found throughout most of Europe (with the exception of Ireland, Iceland, and some Mediterranean islands), in the western part of North Asia, and in a small portion of Northwest Africa. It is one of a group of closely related animals that are descended from a common ancestral line of toads and which form...

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 88,916 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the European Toad?

The scientific name of the European Toad is Bufo bufo.

How many European Toad sightings have been recorded?

88,916 observations of the European Toad have been recorded on iNaturalist.

88,916 observations on iNaturalist
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