Scientific name Bombina variegata
The yellow-bellied
toad is a very common species in our country, being very sensitive to
pollution
caused by human activity.
It is a small-sized
frog (3-5 cm), with a dorso-ventral flattened body, with rugged skin,
heart-shaped pupil and brown-grey or lime coloured back. The abdomen
is pale yellow with black spots of variable dimensions. The
substances secreted by the yellow parts of the abdomen are not
poisonous for man, only for natural predators. If you touch this
frog, do not rub your eyes or mouth afterwards, since it may cause a
sting. Simply wash your hands with water. This frog is dependent upon
streams or puddles, even if they are temporary. Altitude-wise, it can
be met at heights ranging from 150 m to 2000 m in mountain
grasslands.
An interesting aspect
is that the barely metamorphosed tadpoles are carried by strong winds
and then fall unto the ground as a real-life frog rain.
Where can be found:
Cheile
Turenilor (SiteCode ROSCI0034)
Cheile
Turzii (SiteCode ROSCI0035)
Făgetul
Clujului - Valea Morii (SiteCode ROSCI0074)
Groșii
Țibleșului (SiteCode ROSCI0411)
Gutâi
- Creasta Cocoșului (SiteCode ROSCI0089)
Igniș
(SiteCode ROSCI0092)
Munții
Trascăului ( SiteCode ROSPA0087)
Valea
Izei si Dealul Solovan (SiteCode ROSCI0264)