Oak toad
A species of North american green toad Scientific name : Anaxyrus quercicus Genus : North american green toad
Oak toad, A species of North american green toad
Scientific name: Anaxyrus quercicus
Genus: North american green toad
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Description
The oak toad (Anaxyrus quercicus) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to the coastal regions of southeastern United States. It is regarded as the smallest species of toad in North America, with a length of 19 to 33Â mm (0.75 to 1.30Â in).
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Lifespan
3-5 years
Diet
Oak toad primarily consume small invertebrates, with a notable preference for ants and beetles. Their diet greatly varies according to the availability of these prey items in their environment.
Appearance
Oak toad is a small toad with the upper body typically covered in brownish to olive skin featuring irregularly shaped dark spots. The skin texture is warty, including a pair of enlarged glands behind the eyes. The belly is generally light with faint dark speckles. Males may display dark throats during breeding season. There are no significant variations in appearance due to age or subspecies.
Behavior
Oak toad is largely nocturnal, emerging at dusk to forage for different types of invertebrates. This species exhibits solitary behaviors, only interacting with others during the breeding season. Territoriality is not observed. Oak toad's survival and adaptation approach involves burrowing in sandy soils during the day for protection and moisture conservation.
Population
Stable
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