[2][3] Pelobates cultripes is a big smooth-skinned toad with a silvery gold or greenish eye and a vertical pupil.

It grows up to 11 cm and is larger and greener than the common spadefoot, Pelobates fuscus.

During mating season males appear first on wet nights at breeding sites, the females arrive later.

Young toads are 2 to 3.5 cm long after metamorphosis and take 3 years to reach maturity.

It occurs in open areas usually with soft or sandy soils and can be found at elevations up to 1,800 meters.