The common toad Bufo bufo population of Hitra island, Central Norway
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The summer habitat of the common toad Bufo bufo on Hitra island, well-known for its large toad population, is described: wet heath interrupted by pine woods and a number of ponds and lakes of good water quality. The ecological status of the species on Hitra seems satisfying. Biometrical measures from 34 individuals show that these toads are small or middle-sized, but with a defined sexual dimorphism. Mean snout-vent lengths are 63 cm for males and 73 cm for females. Body-length shows strong correlation with weight and also with tibia-length, in both sexes.
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Salvidio, S., Cresta, P., & Dolmen, D. (1993). The common toad Bufo bufo population of Hitra island, Central Norway. Fauna Norvegica, 14, 51-55. https://doi.org/10.5324/fn.v14i0.6038
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