American toad
A species of North american green toad, Also known as Dwarf american toad Scientific name : Anaxyrus americanus Genus : North american green toad
American toad, A species of North american green toad
Also known as:
Dwarf american toad
Scientific name: Anaxyrus americanus
Genus: North american green toad
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Description
The American toad (Anaxyrus americanus) is a common species of toad found throughout the eastern United States and Canada. It is divided into three subspeciesâthe eastern American toad (A. a. americanus), the dwarf American toad (A. a. charlesmithi), and the rare Hudson Bay toad (A. a. copei). Recent taxonomic treatments place this species in the genus Anaxyrus instead of Bufo.
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Lifespan
2-3 years
Diet
The primary diet of american toad consists of various insects, with a substantial preference for invertebrates. Favoring a nocturnal foraging pattern, it predominantly consumes ants, beetles, spiders, and slugs. Their food is dictated by abundance, and they can be opportunistic eaters under suitable circumstances.
Appearance
The american toad features a stout body with a rough, bumpy skin, shaped like a typical toad. The size is moderately small, typically measuring 5 to 9 cm in length. Its color can vary from brownish or reddish to olive green, often encompassing darker spots. Males are recognized for their dark throat. The american toad lacks prominent ornamentations like wings or horns; however, it has large parotoid glands behind the eyes, adding to its unique appearance.
Behavior
American toad is a typically solitary creature, known for its nocturnal activity. This species forages for food primarily during the night, feasting on a variety of invertebrates. In mating season, males engage in distinctive vocalizations to attract females. American toad's highly territorial, employing chemical marking for territory delineation.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
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