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Public taxon detections (British Isles)

TaxaScreen® Natterjack toad

Epidalea calamita
Category: Rare/protected
Habitat: Freshwater

Turnaround time: 5 business days

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The natterjack toad (Epidalea calamita) is a rare and protected amphibian in the UK, found in specific habitats such as sandy heaths, coastal dunes, and lowland grasslands. Known for its distinctive yellow stripe along its back and its loud, rasping call during breeding, the natterjack toad is a conservation priority due to its limited distribution and vulnerability to habitat loss. Conservation efforts focus on maintaining suitable breeding ponds and surrounding terrestrial habitats to support its populations.
April, May, June
Aquatic phase from April to June and spawns in shallow warm pools (>15C). Hightest eDNA detection probability is April and May. Consider sampling at night or early morning.
Which sampling kit will I need to buy?

We sell our sampling kits separately from our testing so that our clients have maximum flexibility.

This test needs one of:

 
We are also able to accept sampling kits from other companies for this test. 

As soon as your order is received our system emails you a sample submission form for this test. Please check your junk mail if you haven’t received it within a few minutes of your order. 

The email comes with full instructions for submitting your sample to us to ensure the best quality testing. 

You will receive your results in your online account. 

The testing for detection of this species is carried out via real-time PCR (qPCR), which has the greatest sensitivity and specificity of all eDNA detection methods. 

For customers without a business account we accept pre-payment with a debit or credit card. 

For customers who have a business account we are able to offer terms, purchase orders, credit/debit card payments and invoicing payment options. You can apply for a business account at the same time as you register for an account at checkout.

If you have any questions about sampling strategy, panel suitability, or anything else, book a free consultation with one of our molecular ecologists.