Frogs - What breed?

[Andy41]

Hi,

This year we have Frogs in the pond! I've found 3 so far.

They've been croaking away for a week or so now, but i've only been able to snap a couple of pics... can anyone identify exactly what breed they are?

cheers,

Andy.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Hi,

This year we have Frogs in the pond! I've found 3 so far.

They've been croaking away for a week or so now, but i've only been able to snap a couple of pics... can anyone identify exactly what breed they are?

View attachment 79408

cheers,

Andy.

You will need to investigate what species are endemic to Austria, but I would venture to guess that these are a specie of Toad.

 

[Andy41]

You will need to investigate what species are endemic to Austria, but I would venture to guess that these are a specie of Toad.

A google Search for 'Toads Austria' shows some pretty similar looking culprits https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=t...niv&sa=X&ei=nZcaVdW6AY3PaLjcgpgF&ved=0CDIQsAQ

So Toads, not Frogs. Still not sure exactly what species though.

cheers,

Andy.

 

[LHB]

Hi,

This year we have Frogs in the pond! I've found 3 so far.

They've been croaking away for a week or so now, but i've only been able to snap a couple of pics... can anyone identify exactly what breed they are?

View attachment 79408

cheers,

Andy.

This is a great website. It shows photos and has a recording of their sounds. You should be able to identify your pond occupants easily. http://www.hillsborough.wateratlas.usf.edu/fln/audio.aspx

 

[Mmathis]

One thing is that once they lay their eggs, you'll know if they are frogs or toads.

 

[bettasngoldfish]

@Mmathis Can you explain the difference between the frog and toad eggs?

 

[Mmathis]

@bettasngoldfish I have to look this up every year -- I can never remember.....

Toads lay their eggs in strands.
Frogs lay their eggs in masses.

I found (via Google) this cute little chart made by a school child. He/she used wiggle eyes as the eggs -- so creative!

 

[bettasngoldfish]

Cute!

We get toads in the spring and I never see the eggs just the tads swimming around or stuck to the sides of the pond. So that is interesting info, thanks

 

[Andy41]

@LHB @Mmathis Thanks, good info

We had a frog/toad a couple of years ago that laid eggs, but the koi ate it all... we never saw any tadpoles. Shame. This year i'll create a small area where the larger koi can't get in... maybe the toads will use that. Would go good to see some tadpoles.

cheers,

Andy

 

[j.w]

Cute chart @Mmathis and very easy to understand

 

[Mmathis]

Cute chart @Mmathis and very easy to understand

LOL, yes, and that's about my level.......

 

[j.w]

Me too

 

[Big Lou]

Ribit, ribit, ribit

 

[adavisus]

Common toad, bufo bufo

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_toad

Regards, andy
http://www.pinterest.com/adavisus/pondering/

 

[JuiceyJ]

Iv noticed a few frogs that have moved into my pond. Im glad I ended up sinking a few milk crates I did it because I bought a buncha "feeder goldfish" they were tiny and my bigger fish had that crazy look in their eyes.

It will serve as a place for the frogs to hide their eggs too, hope I see tadpoles this summer!