Amphibian
Common toad
- Records in GBIF
- 2,622
- Fishing districts near where it occurs
- 1,400
- Most sightings
- April
About the species Common toad
About the species
The largest native toad. In spring it migrates to water, where it breeds.
Where to find it by the water
Ponds, oxbows and wetlands in spring, otherwise forests, gardens and damp meadows.
What this means for anglers
In spring it travels to the water, even across roads. Its skin secretes an irritating secretion, so wash your hands after touching it. It is protected.
When it is observed
Records by month in the areas around the fishing districts (GBIF).
- 2Jan
- 21Feb
- 465Mar
- 552Apr
- 291May
- 281June
- 216July
- 184Aug
- 117Sep
- 58Oct
- 12Nov
- 0Dec
In November the species is observed less than in the main season. Most records are from April.
The records come from people's observations and also reflect when and where observers move around. They are not a measurement of numbers or a guarantee of an encounter.
Where it was recorded
Fishing districts around which a record of this species exists. Sorted by number of records.
- Feld 956
- Prukse 956
- Kanál Malina č. 1 956
- Morava č. 3 956
- Morava č. 1 956
- Morava č. 2 956
- VN Centnúz 956
- Zohorský kanál č. 1 956
- Záhorský kanál 956
- Zohorský kanál č. 2 956
- Dunaj č. 4 – Devínske rameno 956
- Špek 956
- Bobrie jazero 956
- Jazero Čierny Feld 956
- SR Obloz 956
- Prepadlina Osmička 956
- Lábske jazero 956
- Štrkovisko Malé Axi 956
- Požiarna nádrž 956
- Rašelinisko Záhorská ves 956
- Rudava kanál 956
- Kruh 956
- Junkov Dolec 956
- Habán 956
- Strža 956
- Štelc and Výkopa 956
- Štrkovisko Gajarské 956
- Štrkovisko Suchohradské 1 956
- Štrkovisko Suchohradské 2 956
- Štrkovisko Jakubov č. 1 956
- Štrkovisko Jakubov č. 2 956
- Štrkovisko Kňaz – Malé Leváre 956
- Štrkovisko na Židovkách 956
- Štrkovisko Trojuholník 956
- Štrkovisko Záhorská Ves 956
- Štrkovisko Štvorec 956
1,400 fishing districts in total, 36 shown. The number next to a fishing district is the number of records around it. Show on map
Other species in the amphibians group
Photo credits
- Common toad: Photo: Tythatguy1312, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Fire salamander: Photo: Didier Descouens, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Green frogs (water frogs): Photo: Charles J. Sharp, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
The advice is general and does not replace the instructions of a doctor, rescuers, the site manager or the fishing regulations. Do not disturb protected species or dismantle their shelters.