Alytidae

11 species in 2 genera

Midwife Toads The family Alytidae consists of small frogs generally found associated with water and having a biphasic life history, with type III pond-type larvae that retain ribs post-metamorphosis. These frogs are known as the Midwife Toads; they are terrestrial, look like toads, and males attach egg clutches to their back and thighs. The male then carries the clutch until the larvae are ready to hatch, at which point he releases the tadpoles into bodies of water.

Alytes obstetricans obstetricans Photo by Michael Frede (Click for details)

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Subfamily Alytinae (5 species)

Genus Alytes (5 species)    [subfamily Alytinae]

Alytes cisternasii	AmphibiaWeb account	photos	no sound/video
Alytes dickhilleni	AmphibiaWeb account	photos	no sound/video
Alytes maurus	no AmphibiaWeb account	photos	no sound/video
Alytes muletensis	AmphibiaWeb account	photos	no sound/video
Alytes obstetricans	AmphibiaWeb account	photos	no sound/video

Subfamily Discoglossinae (6 species)

Genus Discoglossus (6 species)    [subfamily Discoglossinae]

Discoglossus galganoi	AmphibiaWeb account	photos	no sound/video
Discoglossus montalentii	AmphibiaWeb account	photos	no sound/video
Discoglossus nigriventer	AmphibiaWeb account	photos	no sound/video
Discoglossus pictus	AmphibiaWeb account	photos	no sound/video
Discoglossus sardus	AmphibiaWeb account	photos	no sound/video
Discoglossus scovazzi	no AmphibiaWeb account	photos	no sound/video

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Citation: AmphibiaWeb: Information on amphibian biology and conservation. [web application]. 2013. Berkeley, California: AmphibiaWeb. Available: http://amphibiaweb.org/. (Accessed: 2013).

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