Bufo debilis

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Definition

Noun 1. A specific species of toad: Bufo debilis is the scientific name for a small toad species, commonly known as the green toad or North American green toad. It is characterized by its small size and distinctive green or yellow-green coloration with patterns of small black bars and stripes.

Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The biologist identified the amphibian as Bufo debilis based on its distinctive markings.
    • Conservation efforts are focusing on habitats where Bufo debilis is known to breed.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: The name is used in formal scientific writing to refer precisely to this species, distinguishing it from other toads in the genus.
    • The study compared the mating calls of Bufo debilis to those of Bufo americanus.
Variants and Related Words
  • Green toad (n): The common name for .
    • We spotted a green toad near the creek.
  • Bufo (n): The genus name for a large group of true toads.
    • Several Bufo species are found in this region.
Synonyms
  • North American green toad: An alternative common name.
  • Anaxyrus debilis: A revised scientific classification sometimes used for this species, placing it in the genus .
Noun
  1. small green or yellow-green toad with small black bars and stripes