European Green Toad
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| Bufo viridis (Laurenti, 1768) |
The European green toad Bufo viridis is a toad found in mainland Europe, Asia, and Northern Africa. They habitate many areas, including praires, mountainous areas, semi-deserts, and urban areas. There are slight variations in the colors and patterns of these toads across their range.
These are widely sold as pets. Like most other toads, these toads will change their color in response to heat and light changes, but to a greater degree than others. Also similar to other toads, the European Green Toad has glands behind it's neck that secrete a toxin when the toad is threatened. They can reach a maximum size of 6", but growth to this size is rare. As they eat mainly insects, they are insectivores.
[edit] References
- Stöck, M. et al. (2004). Bufo viridis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 10 May 2006. Database entry includes a range map and justification for why this species is of least concern
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