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european toad

Bufo bufo

Least Concern
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european toad (Bufo bufo) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Found across Europe (8 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇮🇪 Ireland 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇪🇸 Spain 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Sapo Común
French crapaud commun
German Erdkröte
Russian Obyknovennaya Zhaba
Arabic Aljoum
Turkish Siğilli Kurbağa

Similar Species in Bufo

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Ailao Toad
Bufo ailaoanus
Endangered
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Asiatic Toad
Bufo gargarizans
Least Concern
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Bankor Toad
Bufo bankorensis
Least Concern
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Caucasian toad
Bufo verrucosissimus
Near Threatened
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Cryptotympanum Toad
Bufo cryptotympanicus
Least Concern
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Eichwald's Toad
Bufo eichwaldi
Vulnerable
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Japanese Common Toad
Bufo japonicus
Least Concern
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Japanese Stream Toad
Bufo torrenticola
Least Concern
View all species in Bufo →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of european toad?
The scientific name of european toad is Bufo bufo. It belongs to the genus Bufo.
What is the conservation status of european toad?
european toad (Bufo bufo) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does european toad live?
european toad is found in Found across Europe (8 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden.
What family does european toad belong to?
european toad (Bufo bufo) belongs to the genus Bufo, which is part of the taxonomic family Bufonidae.
Is european toad endangered?
No, european toad (Bufo bufo) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does european toad belong to?
european toad (Bufo bufo) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of european toad?
The closest relatives of european toad in the genus Bufo include Ailao Toad, Asiatic Toad, Bankor Toad, Caucasian toad, Cryptotympanum Toad.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Bufo — 12 Species

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Ailao Toad
Bufo ailaoanus
EN 🐾
Asiatic Toad
Bufo gargarizans
LC 🐾
Bankor Toad
Bufo bankorensis
LC 🐾
Caucasian toad
Bufo verrucosissimus
NT 🐾
Cryptotympanum Toad
Bufo cryptotympanicus
LC 🐾
Eichwald's Toad
Bufo eichwaldi
VU
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european toad
Bufo bufo
LC
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Japanese Common Toad
Bufo japonicus
LC 🐾
Japanese Stream Toad
Bufo torrenticola
LC 🐾
Menglian Stream Toad
Bufo menglianus
DD 🐾
Spineless Stream Toad
Bufo aspinius
EN 🐾
Water toad
Bufo stejnegeri
LC
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