Breeding phenology of Bufo viridis Laurenti, 1768 in Sicily

@article{Sicilia2007BreedingPO,
  title={Breeding phenology of Bufo viridis Laurenti, 1768 in Sicily},
  author={Alessandra Sicilia and Francesco Lillo and Bruno Zava and Franco Bernini},
  journal={Acta Herpetologica},
  year={2007},
  volume={1},
  pages={107-117}
}
Bufo viridis Laurenti, 1768 is a common species that inhabits a wide variety of habitats. The different climates characterising its broad range lead to a high degree of variability in its seasonal activity and reproductive cycle. This paper reports some observations carried out on the breeding phenology of this species over a two year period in Mediterranean temporary ponds in Sicily. The reproductive period of Sicilian green toads extends into the autumn months, making it longer than that of… 
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