Common Toad Toadlet
Bufo bufo (toadlet)
Newly metamorphosed common toadlets leave the breeding pond for damp grass, woodland edges, gardens, and leaf litter. They hunt tiny invertebrates such as springtails, mites, and small flies, moving mostly in short hops and pauses. Their small size makes them vulnerable to drying out, so they hide under cover during hot or dry weather. Even at this stage, their skin secretions make them unpleasant for many predators to eat.
- Type
- Venom
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
- Common Toad Tadpole
- Common Toad Toadlet
- Common Toad