Arroyo Toad
Arroyo toad is a species of toad found only in California in the United States and Baja California in Mexico. It is a true toad. The species is nocturnal and remains underground most of the day barring the mating season.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus |
| Scientific Name | Anaxyrus californicus |
| Size | 5 to 7.5 cm (2 to 3 in) |
| Color | Greenish, gray or salmon upper surface with a light-colored stripe across the head and eyelids |
| Distribution | California (United States); Baja California (Mexico) |
| Habitat | Alongside creeks and rivers with shallow pebble-like rocks close to sandy terrains |
| Diet | Caterpillars, moths, snails, crickets, eggs and larvae of other Arroyo toads |
| Hibernation Fact | Undergoes aestivation during the dry season (August to January) |
| Predators | American Bullfrogs and garter snakes |
| Breeding Season | Late winter and early spring |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | Around 4700 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 4 to 6 days |
| Metamorphosis Period | 72 to 80 days |
| Reproductive Age | Male: Around 1 year of age Female: Over 2 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | Around 4 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
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Published on April 26th 2017 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
