The fire-bellied toads are a group of six species of small frogs belonging to the genus Bombina.
Fire-bellied toad
Image: Benny Trapp Bombina bombina Rotbauchunke
Image: Bombina orientalis Genève 24102014
Image: Benny Trapp Bombina variegata pachypus
European fire-bellied toad
The European fire-bellied toad is a species of fire-bellied toad native to eastern parts of mainland Europe, where it can be found near waterbodies such as ponds and marshes. It is known for its red colored belly used to ward off predators, an example of aposematism, and its distinctive "whoop" call.
European fire-bellied toad
European fire-bellied toad lifting its arms and legs as a defense mechanism