One of the 17 toads on WAnimals
Amphibians · Anura · Alytidae
Alytes obstetricans
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
Its name comes from the extraordinary breeding behaviour of the male, who winds the strings of fertilised eggs around his hind legs and carries them about for weeks.
Size
3.5 cm – 5.5 cm
Life expectancy
5 years
Diet
Insectivore
Feeds mainly on insects and other invertebrates.
Activity
Nocturnal
Active mainly at night.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
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Sources consulted: ResearchGate (lifespan discussion); Animal Diversity Web; Wikipedia (Common midwife toad); Animalia.bio; iNaturalist; Grokipedia (Midwife toad); Britannica; Gonefroggin.com
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