Among the huge number of representatives of amphibians, reed toad belongs to the most loud and small at the same time. The animal prefers dry territories, with wellwarmed open areas located next to moist lowering. You can meet a representative of amphibians in Ukraine, Germany, Ireland, Great Britain, France, Portugal and other states.
general characteristics
The mass of the reed toad does not exceed 34 g, while the body length reaches 6 cm. The loudest amphibian does not know how to jump high and far away, it swims badly and diligently tries to run away when he sees, or feels the enemy. Animals have vapor asshoid glands located behind the eyes. The skin of the reed toad is covered with tubercles with a reddish and chestnut shade. The back of the belly is granular, the throat of male lilac men, female white.
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At the moment of strong fear, when the toad is taken by surprise, her skin begins to tighten, from which all the glands are emptied, covering the body with a foamy white liquid (which smells very unpleasant). A loud voice of amphibians is heard for several kilometers.
Behavior and nutrition
Representatives of the reed toads lead a predominantly night lifestyle. In the daytime, they prefer to hide under the stones, in holes or sand. Animals fall into winter hibernation in the beginning, midnight of autumn. They break off readymade holes with their powerful legs and scraping the ground with their fingers. Reeds run with a bent back on four legs.
Favorite and main food of toads are invertebrate. E amphibians eat bugs, snails, ants, worms. This representative of the animal world is actively pursuing the prey. The toads have a good sense of smell that helps move towards the victim. Amphibians capture air with their mouths, determining the smell of future food.
Features of reproduction
At the end of April-May, marriage calls begin. A loudhaired toad begins to make sounds closer to 22 o’clock, and peculiar “concerts” last until 2 a.m. Mate amphibians only at night. Small reservoirs, puddles, grooves, careers are used as a “marriage bed”. After fertilization, the female lays up to 4,000 eggs that look like small cords. Larvae develop for 42-50 days. In the first half of July, the release of the currents begins. Puberty occurs at the age of 3-4 years.
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