Texas toad
A species of North american green toad Scientific name : Anaxyrus speciosus Genus : North american green toad
Texas toad, A species of North american green toad
Scientific name: Anaxyrus speciosus
Genus: North american green toad
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Description
The Texas toad (Anaxyrus speciosus) is a species of medium-sized (to 9Â cm (3.5Â in)) toad that occurs in the southern United States and northern Mexico. It breeds in temporary water pools after heavy rains.
General Info
Lifespan
5-15 years
Diet
Texas toad's diet primarily consists of terrestrial invertebrates with a preference for various species of insects, specifically beetles, ants, and caterpillars. They are proficient nocturnal hunters, employing an active foraging strategy.
Appearance
Texas toad is small to medium-sized, measuring roughly 5 to 7.5 cm in length. This toad has a robust, short body with a warty, dry skin which can be shades of brown, gray or green. The underbelly is lighter, usually cream-colored. Notably, texas toad features large, elongated parotoid glands behind its eyes, and two pronounced cranial crests. There are no specific differences in appearance based on the animal's age, gender, or any subspecies.
Behavior
Texas toad exhibits a chiefly nocturnal lifestyle, emerging for food consumption and mating. Breeding behavior involves waterbodies where the males vocalize to attract females. Generally solitary, texas toad possesses robust skin glands for chemical defense against predators, adapting well to its varied habitats ranging from prairies to forests.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
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