Wyoming Toad
Wyoming toad is a rare species of toad that exists only in captivity, confined within Mortenson Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming in the United States. The species is nocturnal.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus |
| Scientific Name | Anaxyrus baxteri |
| Other Names | Baxter’s toad |
| Size | Up to 5.6 cm (2.2 in) |
| Weight | 2 to 3 oz |
| Color | Dark brown, gray or green with small rounded blotches warts on the upper surface as well as not well marked light lines; small dark markings on the underside |
| Distribution | Wyoming in the United States |
| Habitat | Floodplains, short grass edges of ponds, creeks, and lakes |
| Diet | Insects especially ants and beetles and small invertebrates |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
| Predators | Birds and mammals |
| Breeding Season | June |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 1000 to 6000 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 4 to 6 days |
| Metamorphosis Period | Around 1 month |
| Reproductive Age | Male: Around 2 years of age Female: Around 3 years of age |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Extinct in the Wild |
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Published on April 28th 2017 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
