European spadefoot toads

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Dragon
common name
gptkbp:activityPattern nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptation burrowing spade
gptkbp:behavior burrowing
gptkbp:breedingSeason gptkb:spring
gptkbp:callsign low-pitched
gptkbp:class gptkb:Amphibia
gptkbp:color gptkb:oil
brown
gray
gptkbp:commonSpecies gptkb:Pelobates_fuscus
Pelobates cultripes
Pelobates balcanicus
Pelobates syriacus
Pelobates varaldii
Pelobates vespertinus
gptkbp:conservationStatus varies by species
gptkbp:developedBy tadpole stage
gptkbp:diet insects
invertebrates
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:family Bonaparte, 1850
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Pelobates
gptkbp:habitat sandy soils
temporary ponds
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label European spadefoot toads
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:laysEggs in water
gptkbp:lifespan up to 15 years
gptkbp:metamorphosis tadpole to adult
gptkbp:notableFeature spade-like projections on hind feet
gptkbp:numberOfSpecies 6
gptkbp:order gptkb:Anura
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators birds
mammals
reptiles
gptkbp:protectedBy protected in some countries
gptkbp:reproduction explosive breeding
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Pelobatidae
gptkbp:size 4-10 cm
gptkbp:skin smooth
gptkbp:taxonRank gptkb:family
gptkbp:threats climate change
habitat loss
pollution
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pelobatidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7