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Bombina Orientalis

Amphibians

The Oriental fire-bellied toad, Bombina orientalis, is a small semiaquatic frog species found in northeastern Asia, dwelling mainly in slow-moving bodies of water and temperate forests. Despite its name it is not a true toad; its green and black, tubercle-covered skin gives it a toadlike appearance, and mild toxins excreted through its skin are advertised by its vibrant underbelly. Though common throughout much of its range and rated least concern by the IUCN despite a declining population, it is widely kept as a pet and used in scientific research on behavior, vocalization and learning.

Facts
Classification
Diet
Carnivore 1
System (Realm)
Terrestrial 2
System (Realm)
Freshwater 2
Relationship to People
Kept as Pets 3
Living or Extinct
Yes 4
Scientific Name
Bombina orientalis 5
Conservation Status
Least Concern 3
Comparison
CITES Appendix
Not Listed 1
Connections

Child Taxon Of

Anura, Taxa
Source Bombina Orientalis (Wikidata)

In Biome

Temperate Forest, Biomes
Source Wikipedia: Oriental fire-bellied toad
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Found In

Belgium

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China

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Germany

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Italy

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Netherlands

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Norway

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Russia

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United States

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Sources
1. Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology: Animal Diversity Web: Bombina orientalis
Animal Diversity Web, University of Michigan Museum of Zoology
  • Primary Diet, Bombina orientalis
    Primary Diet carnivore carnivore
  • Conservation Status: CITES
    CITES No special status
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2. GBIF Species API
GBIF Species APIView the Source
3. Wikipedia: Oriental fire-bellied toad
Wikipedia
  • Introduction
    While their population is in decline, their numbers are still high overall, with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) rating them as a least-concern species. They are commonly kept as pets in land and water vivaria, as a relatively easy-to-care for species. They are also frequently used in scientific research, with their behavior, vocalizations, and learning skills all moderately studied.
  • In Biome: Temperate Forest, Wikipedia intro: "g species found in northeastern Asia, where they primarily dwell in slow-moving bodies of water and temperate forests. Quite common throughout much of their ran..."
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4. Bombina Orientalis (Wikidata)
Wikidata
  • Statements section, conservation status (P141)
    Wikidata Q1061702: least concern (P141).
  • Child Taxon Of: Anura, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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5. Wikipedia: Oriental fire-bellied toad
WikipediaWikidata Q1061702 (P225 taxon name)View the Source
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