alytes obstetricans

Meaning

A small European amphibian known for the male's unique parental care behavior of carrying fertilized egg strings on its back legs.

Examples

• The Alytes obstetricans is commonly referred to as the midwife toad due to the male's role in protecting the eggs.
• Researchers studying Alytes obstetricans have observed that the male remains with the clutch until the tadpoles are ready to emerge.