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Thursday, 16 July 2015

Cyprus Green Toad - Bufotes cypriensis Litvinchuk, Mazepa, Jablonski, and Dufresnes, 2019 - Πράσινος Φρύνος - Endemic to Cyprus

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Endemic to Cyprus
. They live in many areas, including steppes, mountainous areas, semi-deserts, and urban areas. They comprise at least 12 major evolutionary lineages, and there are variations in the colors and patterns of these toads across their range. The spots on their backs are usually anything from green to dark brown and sometimes red spots appear, too. Most toads have white or very lightly colored stomachs. Cyprus Green Toad will change their colour in response to heat and light changes, but to a greater degree than others. Female toads are larger than males and can lay 9,000 to 15,000 eggs at a time. They can reach a maximum size of 6 inches, but growth to this size is rare. The toads eat a variety of insects and invertebrates, mainly cricketsmeal worms, small butterfliesearthwormsmothsbeetles and caterpillars.European green toads require minimal care space. Like other toads, enjoy hiding and should be provided with decor to allow for this.Peat moss is another great accent to their environment, as it not only provides a hiding space but also helps keep humidity levels up.

Photos and videos Nicosia by George Konstantinou

 





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Photos  Nicosia 2023 by George Konstantinou





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