The Cyprus green toad (Bufotes cypriensis) is a species of true toad found only on the island of Cyprus in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. It is the only species of toad in the country and it is a fairly common sight near wetlands or any waterbody. Until 2019, it was considered the same species as the European green toad.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
Considered poisonous. Public sources list it as such; we have not verified this individually. The note covers its whole family. True toads; bufotoxin from parotoid glands, dangerous to pets Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Bufotes boulengeri — considered poisonous
- Bufotes pewzowi — considered poisonous
- Bufotes viridis — considered poisonous
- Vandijkophrynus robinsoni — considered poisonous
- Vandijkophrynus gariepensis — considered poisonous
- Barbarophryne brongersmai — considered poisonous
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Amphibia
- Order
- Anura
- Family
- Bufonidae
- Genus
- Bufotes
- Species
- Bufotes cypriensis
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo