Wyoming toad
A species of North american green toad Scientific name : Anaxyrus baxteri Genus : North american green toad
Wyoming toad, A species of North american green toad
Scientific name: Anaxyrus baxteri
Genus: North american green toad
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Description
The Wyoming toad or Baxter's toad (Anaxyrus baxteri, formerly Bufo baxteri) is an extremely rare amphibian that exists only in captivity and within Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming in the United States. The Wyoming toad was listed as an endangered species in 1984, and listed as extinct in the wild since 1991. Before the sharp declines occurred, this toad was classified as a subspecies of the Canadian toad.
General Info
Lifespan
10-12 years
Diet
Wyoming toad primarily feeds on invertebrates, with a notable preference for ants, beetles, and spiders. This species actively forages for food at night, employing its toxic skin secretions as a natural prey immobilizer.
Appearance
Wyoming toad is a medium-sized toad with a stocky body shape covered in warty skin. Its general coloration is grey or greenish with large, distinctive dark blotches. Additionally, it boasts a broad, rounded snout and a noticeable cranial crest between its eyes. Sexual dimorphism is evident with females being slightly larger than males, and their skin color tends to be more greenish.
Behavior
Wyoming toad is a nocturnal species with a burrowing habit, known for its semi-aquatic breeding behavior. The males are vocal during the breeding season, using a distinctive trill to attract females. Typically solitary, their diet primarily consists of different types of insects which they dig out or catch on land.
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