European Green Toad

Bufo viridis

The European Green Toad is a cute little toad that loves warm weather! They often sit in sunny spots to soak up the sun.

Habitat: Grasslands and gardens

Appearance

The European Green Toad has smooth, warty skin, strikingly patterned with olive-green or dark green blotches over a light grey or whitish background. Its distinct coloring helps it camouflage in grassy environments and sandy areas.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAmphibiaOrderAnuraFamilyBufonidaeGenusBufotes

European Green Toad

Interesting facts

Female toads can lay thousands of eggs in long, jelly-like strings in the water!

Their unique call sounds like a rapidly trilling whistle, not a typical croak!

They can change their skin color slightly to blend even better with their surroundings!

Unlike most amphibians, these toads can live far from water, even in very dry grasslands!

Special abilities

European Green Toad has special glands that produce a mild toxin, making them taste bad to predators and deterring attacks.

European Green Toad can survive in slightly salty, or brackish, water, an unusual ability for an amphibian!

European Green Toad can dig burrows to escape heat and cold, helping them survive harsh weather conditions.

Measurements & details

Length: 5-9 cm
Weight: 0.02-0.07 kg
Lifespan: 7-12 years
Top Speed: 0.5 km/h
Clutch Size: 2000-15000
Metamorphosis: 40-70 days

Diet & Feeding

This toad loves to munch on many kinds of small insects and other tiny creatures.

Primary Foods

Beetles
Ants
Spiders
Slugs
Worms

Foraging Method

Ambush

Ecological connections

eaten by

Grass Snake

Natrix natrix

A common predator, snakes like to hunt these toads.

eaten by

Grey Heron

Ardea cinerea

Large wading birds like herons prey on toads near water.

eats

Red Wood Ant

Formica rufa

Toads often eat ants, especially if they are abundant.

eats

Golden Ground Beetle

Carabus auratus

Ground beetles are a favorite meal for these toads.

Traits

Wildlife

Step into the incredible world of wild animals and plants living freely in nature. From tiny insects to towering trees, it's all part of the wild wonders around us!

Singing

Listen to the beautiful sounds of nature's singers! These animals use their voices to attract friends, mark their territory, or even warn others.

Camouflaged

Look closely for animals that are masters of disguise, blending perfectly into their surroundings! Their colors and patterns help them hide from others.

Grassland

These wide-open spaces are covered in grasses, often home to grazing animals and incredible predators! Experience the vastness of the plains.

Insectivorous

Discover clever creatures that specialize in munching on insects, playing a super important role in keeping bug populations in check. They are nature's tiny bug vacuums!