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Green Toad

Anaxyrus debilis

CommonReptile & Amphibian
Illustration of Green Toad (Anaxyrus debilis)

The Green Toad is a small, brightly colored toad with a vivid green body covered in black spots. It burrows during dry periods and emerges to breed explosively after monsoon rains. Its insect-like buzz carries long distances.

Habitat
Grasslands, desert scrub, and canyon floors in the Southwest
Diet
Insects and other small invertebrates
How common
Common

Best time to see a Green Toad

The best time to see a Green Toad is June–August, when about 71% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 1,408 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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