natterjack

/'nætədʤæk/

Thân thiện

A natterjack toad sits beside a small pond at dusk.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A specific species of toad: The natterjack is a type of toad characterized by its brownish-yellow color, short legs, and a distinctive yellow stripe down its back. It is native to western Europe and is known for its ability to run quickly rather than hop like many other toads.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The natterjack is an endangered species in many parts of its range.
  • We were lucky to spot a natterjack running across the sandy path.
  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the natterjack's coastal habitats.

Advanced Usage

• "Natterjack toad": This is the full common name for the species, often used for clarity.
  • The natterjack toad has a very loud and distinctive mating call.

Variants and Related Words

• Epidalea calamita: The scientific (Latin) name for the natterjack toad.

Synonyms

• Toad: A general term for amphibians in the family Bufonidae, which includes the natterjack. However, "toad" is a broader category and not a direct synonym for this specific species.

Học thuật

Noun

1. common brownish-yellow short-legged toad of western Europe; runs rather than hops

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bufo calamita