Green Toad
Bufotes viridis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAmphibia (Amphibians)
- OrderAnura (Frogs and Toads)
- FamilyBufonidae (True Toads)
- GenusBufotes (Eurasian Green Toads)
- SpeciesBufotes viridis (Green Toad)
About the Green Toad
The European green toad (Bufotes viridis) is a species of true toad found in steppes, mountainous areas, semi-deserts, urban areas and other habitats in mainland Europe, ranging from far eastern France and Denmark to the Balkans, European Russia and the Caucasus. As historically defined, the species ranged east through the Middle East and Central Asia to western China, Mongolia and northwestern India, and south through Italy and the Mediterranean islands to North Africa.
Following genetic and morphological reviews, 14 populations (all largely or entirely Asian, except for the African and Balearic green toads) are now regarded as separate species. These species and the European green toad are placed in their own genus Bufotes, but they were included in Bufo.
The spots on the back vary from green to dark brown and sometimes red spots appear, too. The underside is white or very lightly coloured. The European green toad will change colour in response to heat and light changes. Females are larger than males and can lay 9,000 to 15,000 eggs at a time.
It can reach a maximum size (head and body length) of 10 centimetres (3.9 in), but growth to this size is rare. ��2�... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Green Toad in Hortobágy National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fertő-Hanság National Park | 🇭🇺 Hungary | |
| 2 | Hortobágy National Park | 🇭🇺 Hungary | |
| 3 | Kiskunság National Park | 🇭🇺 Hungary | |
| 4 | Tatra National Park | 🇸🇰 Slovakia | |
| 5 | Mercantour National Park | 🇫🇷 France | |
| 6 | Plitvice Lakes National Park | 🇭🇷 Croatia | |
| 7 | Bavarian Forest National Park | 🇩🇪 Germany |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Green Toad in Hortobágy National Park?
About 30% of wildlife watchers report a Green Toad sighting in Hortobágy National Park, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Green Toad in Hortobágy National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Green Toad in Hortobágy National Park in our monthly data.