Arroyo toad
A species of North american green toad Scientific name : Anaxyrus californicus Genus : North american green toad
Arroyo toad, A species of North american green toad
Scientific name: Anaxyrus californicus
Genus: North american green toad
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Description
The arroyo toad (Anaxyrus californicus) is a species of true toad in the Anaxyrus genus, endemic to California (U.S.) and Baja California state (México). It is currently classified as an Endangered species on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species because of habitat destruction.
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Lifespan
5-10 years
Diet
Arroyo toad's diet predominantly comprises insects, with a strong preference for ants and beetles. It hunts at night, leveraging ambush tactics to feast on its prey.
Appearance
Arroyo toad is a medium-sized toad with warty, dry skin textured in shades of brown and gray. This animal displays irregular dark blotches over its body and has a distinctive light stripe down its back. Males are distinguished by darker throat coloration. Its most notable features are its large parotoid glands behind the eyes, and stout, robust limbs with webbed feet, adapted for its burrowing lifestyle.
Behavior
Arroyo toad is a mainly solitary species with nocturnal tendencies. Most active during the night, it spends the day concealed in burrows or beneath objects, aiding in its survival in harsh habitats. Notably territorial, arroyo toad uses vocalizations and physical displays to defend its space. It also exhibits an unusual anti-predator behavior - when threatened, it secretes a toxin.
Population
Decreasing
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