ExploreAmphibians

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
wildlife trait badgesinging trait badgecamouflaged trait badgegrassland trait badge
European Green Toad

Category

Amphibians

Rarity

Common

Danger

2/5 · Low

Snaps

Be the first to snap!

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

Ability

Defense Slime

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

Ability

Brackish Bather

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

Ability

Burrow Builder

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

Traits

Also known as

Common Green Toad

Safety

Danger

2/5 · Low

Look but don’t touch. Keep a safe distance and wash hands after exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to identify European Green Toad?

The easiest way to identify European Green Toad is to use the Snappit nature identifier app.

How long is European Green Toad?

5-9 cm

How much does European Green Toad weigh?

0.02-0.07 kg

How long does European Green Toad live?

7-12 years

How fast can European Green Toad move?

0.5 km/h

What does European Green Toad eat?

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

Where is European Green Toad usually found?

Grasslands and gardens

How does European Green Toad hunt?

Ambush

Snap Map

Zoom in to split clusters and explore where this object has been snapped.

Loading map…

Recent Snaps

Recent snaps will appear here as new observations are added.

More Amphibians