Abstract
The amphibians of the pond complex “Stagni di Belangero” in the Po Plain,
Asti Province, have been studied. The species living in the pond are Bufo bufo, Bufo
viridis, Hyla intermedia, Pelobates fuscus, Rana dalmatina, Rana synklepton esculenta,
Rana cf. kurtmuelleri, Triturus carnifex and Triturus vulgaris. Species composition,
migration period of P. fuscus, and biometric data are provided. Relevant importance
has been given to P. fuscus, since we reconfirm its presence in one of the ponds 13
years after its first finding in the area. This toad is also one of the most threatened species
of amphibians in Europe and needs particular attention in order to be protected
adequately.
