
Cyprian Green Toad
Bufotes cypriensis
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.
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Range & habitat
The Cyprus green toad is endemic to Cyprus and it is more widespread in the north and northeast of the island. It can be found in meadows, grasslands, forests, shrublands and steppe habitats, as well as a range of wetland areas and any waterbody that is exposed to direct sunlight. It can be found from sea level to an altitude of 700 metres (2,300 ft). All of its range lies within the Cyprus Mediterranean forests ecoregion.
Wikipedia: “Distribution and habitat”
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