The common toad, Bufo bufo, is an amphibian found throughout Europe, the western part of North Asia, and in a small portion of Northwest Africa. It lies hidden during the day, and it becomes active at night hunting for invertebrates. It is an inconspicuous animal, as its greyish-brown skin covered with wart-like lumps allows it to be hidden. Other physical features include a broad head with a wide mouth and two small nostrils, protruding yellow or copper colored eyes, and no noticeable neck. The common toad moves with a slow, ungainly walk, or with short jumps.
The Common Toad has an overall length between 3”-5” (7.6-12.7 cm), body width of 1.73”-2.87” (4.4-7.3 cm), sitting height of roughly 1.97”-3.27” (5-8.3 cm), and weight between .7-2.8 oz (20-79 g). The typical lifespan of the Common Toad is between 10-40 years.
The common toad, Bufo bufo, is an amphibian found throughout Europe, the western part of North Asia, and in a small portion of Northwest Africa. It lies hidden during the day, and it becomes active at night hunting for invertebrates. It is an inconspicuous animal, as its greyish-brown skin covered with wart-like lumps allows it to be hidden. Other physical features include a broad head with a wide mouth and two small nostrils, protruding yellow or copper colored eyes, and no noticeable neck. The common toad moves with a slow, ungainly walk, or with short jumps.
The Common Toad has an overall length between 3”-5” (7.6-12.7 cm), body width of 1.73”-2.87” (4.4-7.3 cm), sitting height of roughly 1.97”-3.27” (5-8.3 cm), and weight between .7-2.8 oz (20-79 g). The typical lifespan of the Common Toad is between 10-40 years.
