Scaphiopodidae ( American spadefoot toads).Calyptocephalellidae ( helmeted water toad and false toads).Bombinatoridae ( fire-bellied toads and jungle toads).Non-bufonid "toads" can be found in the families: In scientific taxonomy, toads include the true toads (Bufonidae) and various other terrestrial or warty-skinned frogs. Ī distinction between frogs and toads is not made in scientific taxonomy, but is common in popular culture ( folk taxonomy), in which toads are associated with drier, rougher skin and more terrestrial habitats. Toad is a common name for certain frogs, especially of the family Bufonidae, that are characterized by dry, leathery skin, short legs, and large bumps covering the parotoid glands. For other uses, see Toad (disambiguation).Įuropean fire-bellied toad ( Bombina bombina), a member of the family Bombinatoridae
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