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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