Woodhouse's toad
A species of North american green toad, Also known as Western woodhouse's toad, Southwestern woodhouse's toad Scientific name : Anaxyrus woodhousii Genus : North american green toad
Woodhouse's toad, A species of North american green toad
Also known as:
Western woodhouse's toad, Southwestern woodhouse's toad
Scientific name: Anaxyrus woodhousii
Genus: North american green toad
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Description
Woodhouse's toad (Anaxyrus woodhousii) is a medium-sized (4 inches or 10 centimetres) true toad native to the United States and Mexico. There are three recognized subspecies. A. woodhousii tends to hybridize with Anaxyrus americanus where their ranges overlap.
General Info
Lifespan
10-16 years
Diet
Woodhouse's toad's diet primarily consists of invertebrates, particularly insects and their larvae. Slugs, snails, and earthworms are also significant elements, contributing to its wider dietary range.
Appearance
Woodhouse's toad is a medium-sized toad with a robust, warty body. Its skin color varies from greenish-gray to dark brown, often decorated with dark blotchy patterns. The toad's belly is typically whitish and unmarked. This species features a distinctive light stripe down the middle of its back, along with a protruding snout. Woodhouse's toad has large, round parotoid glands behind their eyes, which are a significant identifier for the species. There are no pronounced differences between males, females, or young.
Behavior
Woodhouse's toad is a primarily nocturnal species that is found in very diverse habitats. These toads are solitary, with occasional interaction during the mating season. Their behaviors include burrowing in sandy soil for moisture and temperature control. Vocalization, primarily by males, is their common territorial and mating behavior.
Population
Stable
Scientific Classification
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