CommonToad (Bufo bufo)

Only male common toads croak - this is a useful way of distinguishing males from females. Males will 'squeak' if picked up. Toads tend to walk unlike frogs that jump. Males have dark nuptial pads on three inner fingers that are very noticeable in the breeding season. Females are generally larger than males. Length: males up to 8 cm females up to 13 cm.