Yosemite toad
A species of North american green toad, Also known as Tiptoeing toad Scientific name : Anaxyrus canorus Genus : North american green toad
Yosemite toad, A species of North american green toad
Also known as:
Tiptoeing toad
Scientific name: Anaxyrus canorus
Genus: North american green toad
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Description
The Yosemite toad (Anaxyrus canorus, formerly Bufo canorus) is a species of true toad in the family Bufonidae. Endemic to the Sierra Nevada of California, the species ranges from the Alpine County to Fresno County. Yosemite toads show an elevational range of 1,950â3,445Â m (6,398â11,302Â ft) asl.
General Info
Lifespan
10-15 years
Diet
Yosemite toad primarily consume small invertebrates, specifically insects and arachnids like beetles, spiders, and ants. Their feeding habit involves active foraging especially at night in their desert habitat.
Appearance
Yosemite toad is a medium-sized toad with rough, dry, warty skin. Its dominant coloration is a blend of green and brown with darker spots. The most distinguishing feature is the conspicuous, light-colored stripe that runs down the center of the back. Males possess a vocal sac, used for calling during mating seasons, significantly differentiating them from females. Yosemite toad lacks extraordinary features like wings or horns.
Behavior
Yosemite toad is an anuran species exhibiting nocturnal behavior. It forages for prey predominantly at dusk, demonstrating a preference for arthropods. During the breeding season, males produce distinctive trilling calls to attract females. Mostly solitary, individuals only congregate for breeding. Despite their terricolous lifestyle, they are prolific burrowers, an adaptive behavior for survival in varying climates.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
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