Bombina Variegata Collection

Yellow bellied toad (Bombina variegata) showing underside, Kirchheimbolanden, Germany. Meetyourneighbours.net project

Yellow-bellied toad (Bombina variegata) in defensive posture showing warning colours, on dried soil with mud cracks, Lower Saxony, Germany. August

Yellow-bellied toad (Bombina variegata) male in pond, calling, Lucerne, Switzerland. July

Yellow-bellied toad (Bombina variegata) adult in reflection of sun light in shallow water creating light spots, Olympus National Park, Greece

Yellow-bellied toad -Bombina variegata-, leaving a pond, Untergroeningen, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

European Yellow Bellied Toad (Bombina variegata) camouflaged against bark

Yellow-bellied toads in shallow water
Yellow-bellied adult toads (Bombina variegata) in a shallow and muddy breeding pond. Photographed in Romania

Yellow-bellied toads breeding
Breeding yellow-bellied toads (Bombina variegata). Photographed in Greece

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Bombina variegata, also known as the Yellow Bell Toad, is a fascinating amphibian species native to Europe. With its vibrant yellow-orange coloration and distinctive black markings, this toad stands out among its forest floor habitat. Its unique coloration serves as excellent camouflage against predators, allowing it to blend in with the fallen leaves. This small but mighty creature is also known for its explosive defense mechanism: when threatened, it can release a noxious substance from its skin that deters predators. The Bombina variegata is an important indicator species for the health of freshwater ecosystems, making its conservation crucial for maintaining biodiversity.