Green Toad

Bufotes viridis

Range

Mainland Europe, from far eastern France and Denmark to the Balkans, European Russia and the Caucasus. Earlier broader boundaries included regions now assigned to separate green-toad species after genetic and morphological reviews.

Habitat

Steppes, mountainous areas, semi-deserts, urban areas and other habitats.

Diet

Eats insects and other invertebrates, including crickets, mealworms, small butterflies, earthworms, moths, beetles, ants, spiders and caterpillars.

Facts

• The back is marked with spots that can range from green to dark brown, and some individuals also show red spots. The underside is white or very lightly coloured.

Research sources

• English Wikipedia