Green Toad
Bufotes viridis
Green Toad — recorded from Georgia.
At a glance
Key facts in one look
Habitat
Wetlands / moist habitats
Length
Size varies by species
Venom
None
Conservation
See IUCN
Family
Bufonidae
Overview
Who is Green Toad
Green Toad (Bufotes viridis) is recorded from Georgia. It is listed as biologically confirmed in that checklist. This page summarises occurrence and general natural history from scientific sources; fine-scale districts are given only when explicitly supported.
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Gallery
Green Toad in photos
Identification
How to identify Green Toad
How to recognise Green Toad.
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Tailless amphibian as adult.
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Moist skin; long hind legs in many frogs.
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Calls in breeding season for many anurans.
Biology
Diet, behavior, and conservation
Diet
Mostly invertebrates — insects, worms and other small prey; aquatic larvae often feed on small aquatic invertebrates.
Behavior
Activity is strongly seasonal and tied to moisture; many species breed in springs, ponds or streams.
Conservation
Recorded in Georgia. Global and national conservation status should be checked in IUCN and Georgian assessments.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Short answers to the most important questions about Green Toad.
Yes. It is among the 68 amphibians and reptiles formally recorded from Georgia.
Site classification: Harmless. Venom: None.
Mostly invertebrates — insects, worms and other small prey; aquatic larvae often feed on small aquatic invertebrates.
References
Sources & References
References
Sources & References
- Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026 — Annotated checklist of Georgia's amphibians and reptiles
- Iankoshvili & Tarkhnishvili 2021 — Georgian herpetofauna records cited in Tarkhnishvili et al. 2026
- AmphibiaWeb
- IUCN Red List
Species profiles are compiled from peer-reviewed literature and established biodiversity databases, and are reviewed as new taxonomic and conservation data become available.
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