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Common toad, European green toad, and spadefoot toad
Common toad, Bufo bufo, European green toad, Bufo viridis, and spadefoot toad, Pelobates fuscus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Plee after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre from Bernard Germain de Lacepedes Natural History of Oviparous Quadrupeds, Snakes, Fish and Cetaceans, Eymery, Paris, 1825
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Bernard Brun Bufo Common Fuscus Germain Jean Gabriel Lacepede Oviparous Plee Pretre Toad Vert Viridis Spadefoot
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This exquisite hand-colored copperplate engraving, created by Plee after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel Pretre, showcases three fascinating species of European toads: the Common Toad (Bufo bufo), the European Green Toad (Bufo viridis), and the Spadefoot Toad (Pelobates fuscus). Each toad is depicted in remarkable detail, highlighting their unique physical characteristics. The Common Toad, also known as the European Brown Toad, is the largest of the three, with a rough, warty skin and distinctive parotoid glands behind its eyes. Its coloration ranges from brown to gray, with irregular darker spots. The European Green Toad, as its name suggests, has a bright green coloration with darker spots and a distinctive yellow stripe running down its back. This toad is smaller than the Common Toad and has a smoother, less warty skin. The Spadefoot Toad, named for its distinctive spade-like hind feet, is the smallest of the three species. This toad has a brown or grayish-brown coloration with darker spots and a distinctly flat head. Unlike the other two species, it is not arboreal and spends most of its life in burrows or under rocks. This beautiful engraving is taken from Bernard Germain de Lacepede's Natural History of Oviparous Quadrupeds, Snakes, Fish and Cetaceans, published in Paris in 1825. The work was a significant contribution to the scientific understanding of European amphibians during the early 19th century. The intricacy and beauty of this engraving serve as a testament to the skill and artistry of the time.
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