Frog of the Week

Apennine Yellow-bellied Toad (Bombina pachypus)

photo by Benny Trapp Common Name: Apennine Yellow-bellied ToadScientific Name: Bombina pachypusFamily: Bombinatoridae - Fire Bellied Toad familyLocations ItalySize: 1.3 inches - 2.1 inches (35-55 mm) The Apennine Yellow-bellied Toad is a diurnal (active during the day) species of toad, which is kinda unusual for most frogs and toads. It probably has to do with… Continue reading Apennine Yellow-bellied Toad (Bombina pachypus)