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Alytes cisternasi

Description:

Alytes cisternasi is a species of small amphibian commonly known as the Betic midwife toad. It belongs to the family Alytidae and is endemic to the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. The species is notable for its unique reproductive behavior, where the male carries fertilized eggs on its back until they hatch into tadpoles.

Senses:

Noun:

1. A species of amphibian, the Betic midwife toad, native to the Iberian Peninsula.

2. The genus of small toads, including the Betic midwife toad, belonging to the family Alytidae.

Sample sentences:

1. The Alytes cisternasi is a critically endangered species due to habitat destruction.

2. When threatened, the Alytes cisternasi releases a toxic secretion to deter predators.

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