Mallorcan Midwife Toad

Alytes muletensis

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

Amphibia · Anura · Alytidae

About

The Majorcan midwife toad is a frog in the family Alytidae. It is endemic to the Balearic Island of Mallorca in the Mediterranean Sea. An example of Lazarus taxon, the species was first described from fossil remains in 1977, but living animals were discovered in 1979.

Fun Fact

muletensis, and has led to a decline of up to 90% in some midwife toad tadpole populations.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found only in the mountainous regions and gorges of the Serra de Tramuntana.

Diet

Eats both the tadpoles and adults of A.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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