Fire Bellied Collection

Common toad, Bufo bufo 1, natterjack toad, Bufo calamita 2, fire-bellied toad, Bombina bombina 3, lineated frog
FLO4574312 Common toad, Bufo bufo 1, natterjack toad, Bufo calamita 2, fire-bellied toad, Bombina bombina 3, lineated frog, Leptodactylus fuscus 4, common frog, Rana temporaria 5, edible frog

European fire-bellied toad, Bombina bombina (Fire frog, Rana ignea). Adult, tadpole and frog spawn. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General

Bombina bombina, european fire-bellied toad
Watercolour on paper by Joan Beauchamp Procter (1897-1931). Held in the Library and Archives

Apennine Yellow-bellied Toad (Bombina pachypus) adult male, underwater during breeding season, Italy, may

Fire-bellied toad - Floating on pond surface - Bukk National Park - Hungary
GET-1513 Fire-bellied toad - Floating on pond surface Bukk National Park - Hungary Bombina bombina Geoff Trinder Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fire bellied Newt
PM-9811 Japanese Fire Bellied NEWT Cynops pyrrhogaster Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Japanese Fire Bellied Newt - Underwater
PM-6180 Japanese Fire Bellied Newt - Underwater Cynops pyrrhogaster Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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Discover the vibrant world of European amphibians. 🌿🐸 Europe is home to two fascinating fire-bellied toad species: Bombina bombina and Bombina pachypus. 🇪🇸🇮🇹 The Apennine Yellow-bellied Toad (B. Pachypus) can be found in Italy, showcasing its warning colors in the Murgia Materana Park during September. 📸 In contrast, the European Fire-bellied Toad (B. Bombina) resides in Hungary's Bukk National Park, floating serenely on the pond surface. 🇭🇺 Both species are known for their striking orange and black underbellies, which they display as a warning when threatened. 🚨🌋 The Apennine Yellow-bellied Toad takes it a step further, assuming an unkenreflex defensive posture to reveal its bright colors fully. 🌈 During the breeding season in May, the Apennine Yellow-bellied Toad males submerge themselves underwater, releasing spermatophores for the females to fertilize their eggs. 🐚🌿 Meanwhile, the Japanese Fire-bellied Newt (Cynops pyrrhogaster) displays similar warning colors but is not actually a true toad. 🇯🇵🐢 Instead, it's a newt species native to Japan, and it can be found underwater, blending seamlessly with its surroundings. 🌊 Explore the diverse and captivating world of fire-bellied toads and newts, showcasing the beauty and resilience of European and Asian amphibians.