European Green Toad

European Green Toad

Scientific Name – Bufo viridis

Classification – Bufonidae

Baby Name – Tadpole

Collective Noun – Knot, lump, nest, or knob

Average Length – Up to 6 in

Life Expectancy – 7 to 10 years

Breeding Season – Spring

Incubation Period – Not known

Special Features – Possess green to dark brown or red spots on its back; have the ability to change color

Family Unit – Not known

Geographical Distribution – Europe

World Population – Decreasing

Conservation Status – Least Concern

Natural Habitat – Steppes, semi-deserts, mountainous areas, urban areas

Diet – Crickets, meal worms, earthworms, moths, small butterflies, caterpillars, beetles

Predators – Not known