Home > Species related by geography to the Varaldi’s spadefoot toad
Species that have a similar geographic range to the Varaldi’s spadefoot toad (Pelobates varaldii)
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Doumergue's skink (Chalcides parallelus)
A typical skink in appearance, with an elongated, roughly cylindrical body, smooth scales and reduced limbs, Doumergue’s skink (Chalcides... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii)
The lesser mouse-eared myotis (Myotis blythii) is a member of the most widely distributed groups of bats in the world, the mouse-eared or... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Greek tortoise (Testudo graeca)
The Greek tortoise is also known as the spur-thighed tortoise for the large conical tubercle it has on each thigh. Several subspecies are... More 13 Images 1 Video -
Blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus)
The blue whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal to have ever lived, being almost as big as a Boeing 737 and even larger than... More 52 Images 4 Videos -
Sei whale (Balaenoptera borealis)
The sei whale is smaller in size than the fin whale (Balaenoptera physalus), and can be distinguished from this similar species because it... More 11 Images 2 Videos -
Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus)
One of the largest of the tunas, the Atlantic bluefin tuna (Thunnus thynnus) has been called a ‘pinnacle of fish evolution’, referring to... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Egyptian mongoose (Herpestes ichneumon)
A short-legged carnivore with a long body, the Egyptian mongoose often looks like a reptile when seen from a distance, as it moves with a... More 9 Images 5 Videos -
False smooth snake (Macroprotodon cucullatus)
The false smooth (Macroprotodon cucullatus) is named for its similarity in outer appearance to the southern smooth snake (Coronella... More 6 Images 0 videos -
European free-tailed bat (Tadarida teniotis)
One of the largest bats in Europe, the European free-tailed bat has large, forward-pointing ears that curl in at the edges and a long... More 5 Images 0 videos -
Lataste’s viper (Vipera latastei)
Lataste’s viper is a terrestrial, venomous and, occasionally, cannibalistic snake. Characterized by a pointed, up-turned snout, this small... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Two-fingered skink (Chalcides mauritanicus)
The two-fingered skink (Chalcides mauritanicus) is an unusual, worm-like lizard which shows a number of adaptations for burrowing in loose... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)
One of our best-known wild mammals, the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus) was introduced to Great Britain during the Twelfth century AD by the... More 47 Images 11 Videos -
Faded pincertail (Onychogomphus costae)
As its common name suggests, the faded pincertail (Onychogomphus costae) possesses more subdued colours than most of its... More 4 Images 0 videos -
North African fire salamander (Salamandra algira)
The North African fire salamander (Salamandra algira) is a large, brightly coloured amphibian with a slender body, smooth skin and a... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Porbeagle (Lamna nasus)
The porbeagle is a stout, heavy shark with a pointed, conical snout and a crescent-shaped caudal, or tail, fin. Its name is thought to... More 10 Images 1 Video -
Savi’s pygmy shrew (Suncus etruscus)
The smallest land mammal in the world, Savi’s pygmy shrew has greyish-brown, velvety fur tinged with red on the upper side of its body, and... More 5 Images 1 Video -
Red fox (Vulpes vulpes)
The size of a small dog, the red fox (Vulpes vulpes) is the largest member of the genus Vulpes and is well-known for its large bushy... More 71 Images 7 Videos -
Small three-toed skink (Chalcides minutus)
Information on the small three-toed skink is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 2 Images 0 videos -
Giant devilray (Mobula mobular)
The immense, graceful giant devilray (Mobula mobular) has large, pointed pectoral fins which enables it to traverse great stretches of... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Montpellier snake (Malpolon monspessulanus)
Information on the Montpellier snake (Malpolon monspessulanus) is being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 21 Images 0 videos -
Southern damselfly (Coenagrion mercuriale)
Males are sky-blue and black in colour, with blue eyes and two small eyespots. They can be distinguished from the males of similar species... More 7 Images 0 videos -
Wandering glider (Pantala flavescens)
Information on the wandering glider is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 3 Images 0 videos -
Wildcat (Felis silvestris)
The wild ancestor of the domestic cat, the wildcat (Felis silvestris) bears a striking resemblance to its tame relatives. In fact... More 59 Images 12 Videos -
Greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula)
The greater white-toothed shrew (Crocidura russula) is one of the 'white-toothed shrews'; it lacks deposition of iron in the... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Common otter (Lutra lutra)
The elusive common otter (Lutra lutra) has sleek brown fur, which is often paler on the underside, and a long lithe body with a thick tail... More 52 Images 18 Videos -
Lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens)
The lesser white-toothed shrew (Crocidura suaveolens) is the smallest of the 'white-toothed shrews'; it lacks the deposition of iron in... More 5 Images 3 Videos -
Orange-spotted emerald (Oxygastra curtisii)
As a typical emerald (Corduliidae spp.), this medium-sized dragonfly possesses vivid emerald green eyes and a metallic green body, with a... More 4 Images 0 videos -
Nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus)
The nut-grass (Cyperus rotundus) is a slender, erect, perennial sedge which spreads by means of a fibrous root system. Its slender... More 10 Images 0 videos -
Rosalia longicorn (Rosalia alpina)
The rosalia longicorn is one of the most striking and elegant of all beetles, with its beautiful steely blue-grey colouration and large... More 6 Images 0 videos -
Schreiber's long-fingered bat (Miniopterus schreibersii)
Information on Schreiber's long-fingered bat (Miniopterus schreibersii) is currently being researched and written and will appear here... More 18 Images 0 videos
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