Canadian toad
A species of North american green toad Scientific name : Anaxyrus hemiophrys Genus : North american green toad
Canadian toad, A species of North american green toad
Scientific name: Anaxyrus hemiophrys
Genus: North american green toad
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Description
The Canadian toad (also Dakota toad, Anaxyrus hemiophrys) is a species of toad that ranges from the prairie regions of central Canada south to parts of United States upper midwest. It belongs to the family Bufonidae, the "true" toads. Its specific name is derived from the Latin word hemiophrys, meaning eyebrow, which refers to its pronounced cranial crest between and behind the eye. Anaxyrus hemiophrys displays the typical toad characteristics, they lack
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Lifespan
2-4 years
Diet
Canadian toad primarily feeds on small invertebrates, especially insects. they have a notable preference for beetles, ants, spiders and slugs. Occasionally, they consume small arthropods and other soft-bodied invertebrates.
Appearance
Canadian toad is a small to medium-sized toad with a compact, sturdy body covered in warty skin. Predominantly brown or grey, this creature usually sports dark blotches or bands on its back and sides. Noteworthy feature includes prominent cranial crests which demarcate dark tear-shaped glands behind the eyes. No significant variations occur in appearance due to age, gender, or subspecies.
Behavior
Canadian toad is a nocturnal, semi-aquatic species, primarily solitary except during mating season. Its survival and foraging adaptations include proficient burrowing for shelter and insect capture. Unusually, it overwinters in unfrozen streams, enduring temperatures below freezing. Canadian toad employs a distinctive anti-predator behavior, inflating its body while releasing a noxious secretion when threatened.
Population
Stable
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