🌿Native Nature

Common Midwife Toad

Alytes obstetricans

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Alytidae ›Genus: Alytes

About

The common midwife toad (Alytes obstetricans) is a species of midwife frog in the family Alytidae (formerly Discoglossidae). It is found in Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom (although, in the latter, only as an introduction). Like other members of its genus (Alytes), the male toad carries the eggs around entwined on his back and thighs until they are ready to hatch.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Common Midwife Toad?
The scientific name of Common Midwife Toad is Alytes obstetricans.
What is the conservation status of Common Midwife Toad?
The Common Midwife Toad has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Common Midwife Toad belong to?
Common Midwife Toad belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Common Midwife Toad belong to?
Common Midwife Toad belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Common Midwife Toad belong to?
Common Midwife Toad belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Common Midwife Toad belong to?
Common Midwife Toad belongs to the order Anura.
What family does Common Midwife Toad belong to?
Common Midwife Toad belongs to the family Alytidae.
What genus does Common Midwife Toad belong to?
Common Midwife Toad belongs to the genus Alytes.