The common toad is found at altitudes of up to 2,500 metres in the southern part of its range. It is largely found in forested areas with coniferous, deciduous and mixed woodland, especially in wet locations. It also inhabits open countryside, fields, copses, parks and gardens, and often occurs in dry areas well away from standing water.
The common toad can reach about 15 cm in length. Females are normally stouter than males and southern specimens tend to be larger than northern ones.
The common toad seems to be in decline in part of its range, but overall is listed as being of “least concern” in the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
Photo: Judit Hartdégen and Arnold Erdélyi, May 2018
