The exposure and toxicity of pesticides to amphibians

5. Other information
Table 53: Age/longevity of Bufo bufo.
Amphibians and pesticides
Sex Season Mean SD/SE Units Min. Max. N Country Habitat Notes Reference
M 5.2 - y - - - Czech ‘Breeding pond’ Average age (mature Kovar and Brabec (2007)
republic
in 2-6 years).
F 5.5 - y - - - Czech ‘Breeding pond’ Average age (mature Kovar and Brabec (2007)
republic
in 3-6 years).
M Breeding - - y 5 25 - Switzerland Alps Range of ages at
breeding pond.
Grossenbacher (2002)
F Breeding - - y 8 20 - Switzerland Alps Range of ages at
breeding pond.
Grossenbacher (2002)
Table 54: Home range estimates for Bufo bufo.
Age Sex Season Mean SD/SE Units Min. Max. N Country Habitat Notes Reference
- M/F Outside 351 247 SD m
breeding
season
2 3 UK Heath Woolmer. Convex Denton and Beebee (1993)
polygon, n = toads
with ≥ 4 sightings.
- M/F Outside 508 - m
breeding
season
2 1 UK Dune Birkdale. Convex Denton and Beebee (1993)
polygon, n = toads
with ≥ 4 sightings.
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