About Bufotes viridis (Laurenti, 1768)
Dorsal Spot Coloration
The spots on the back of Bufotes viridis (Laurenti, 1768), commonly known as the European green toad, range in colour from green to dark brown, and red spots may sometimes also appear.
Underside Coloration
The toad’s underside is white or very lightly coloured.
Color Change Ability
European green toads change their colour in response to changes in heat and light.
Reproductive Traits
Females are larger than males, and can lay between 9,000 and 15,000 eggs in one clutch.
Body Size
The species reaches a maximum head and body length of 10 centimetres (3.9 in), though growth to this maximum size is rare.
