Common midwife toad
Alytes obstetricans
CommonPhoto: Frank Vassen from Brussels, Belgium · CC BY 2.0
Amphibianinsectivore
The midwife toad is a small amphibian found across western Europe, from Portugal to the UK. What makes it special is its parenting style—the male carries the eggs wrapped around his legs until they're ready to hatch.
- Males carry fertilized eggs on their backs and thighs.
- Found in countries like France, Germany, and Spain.
- Belongs to the Alytidae family of frogs.
WetlandGrasslandForestEurope
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Amphibian
- Scientific name
- Alytes obstetricans
- Habitat
- Wetland, Grassland, Forest
- Regions in this directory
- Europe
- Diet
- insectivore
- Relative size
- small
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
