Incilius coniferus (Cope, 1862)

Coloration

The evergreen toad, also called the green climbing toad, can have brown, green, and even yellow coloration. These colors are arranged in a camouflage pattern on its back and other body areas, and each individual of this species has a unique pattern.

Eye Features

It has green eyes with vertically slit pupils.

Adult Size

Adult males of the species measure approximately 53 to 72 millimeters, while adult females measure 76 to 94 millimeters.

Sexual Dimorphism

Adult males and females are easy to distinguish, because males usually have just a bit brighter coloration. Before they complete metamorphosis, males and females are practically indistinguishable, because all tadpoles of this species look identical.

Geographical Range

This toad is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama.

Occurrence by Forest Type

It is most commonly found in lowland wet and moist forest zones, and occurs less often in premountain wet forest and lower mountain wet forest zones.

Habitat Types

Its natural habitats include subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, rivers, freshwater marshes, rural gardens, urban areas, and heavily degraded former forest. The Pacific Equatorial Forest is also home to this green toad.