The European green toad (Bufotes viridis) is a species of true toad found in steppes, mountainous areas, semi-deserts, urban areas and other habitats in mainland Europe, ranging from far eastern France and Denmark to the Balkans, Western Russia and the Caucasus.

Following genetic and morphological reviews, 14 populations (all largely or entirely Asian, except for the African and Balearic green toads) are now regarded as separate species.

[6] This species of toad is mainly nocturnal, although diurnal behaviors are sometimes recorded during parts of the year, especially in spring.

[7] It loves warm summers with high water temperatures and in order to avoid the cold weather it hibernates during the winter.

[8] Bufotes viridis eats a variety of insects and invertebrates, mainly crickets, meal worms, small butterflies, earthworms, moths, beetles, ants, spiders[9] and caterpillars.