Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Alpine Newt vs Western Spadefoot Toad

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Alpine Newt

Alpine Newt

0.12 m

Human

1.75 m

Western Spadefoot Toad

Western Spadefoot Toad

0.11 m

Alpine NewtWestern Spadefoot Toad
Weight2–5 g20–100 g
Length7–12 cm7–11 cm
Lifespan10–20 yrs5–12 yrs
Incubation14 days3 days
Offspring100–400 1000–7000
DietInsectivoreInsectivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationPartial MigrantResident
HabitatForest, Wetland, Mountain, Woodland, LakeWetland, Grassland, Farmland, Woodland, sandy_areas
RegionsEuropeEurope
FamilySalamandridaePelobatidae
OrderCaudataAnura