Texas Toad
Texas toad is a medium-sized species of toad found in the United States and northern Mexico. The species is nocturnal.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Bufonidae |
Genus | Anaxyrus |
Scientific Name | Anaxyrus speciosus |
Size | Male: 5.2 to 7.8 cm (2.0–3.1 in) Female: 5.4 to 9.1 cm (2.1–3.6 in) |
Color | Olive to grayish-brown with greenish warts |
Distribution | Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico (United States), northern Mexico |
Habitat | Dry grassland, savannahs, open woodland |
Diet | Insects like ants and beetles, other arthropods |
Predators | Snakes |
Breeding Season | April to September |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Incubation Period | 2 days |
Metamorphosis Period | 18 to 60 days |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 26th 2017 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.