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Canadian Toad

Canadian toad is a relatively small species of toad occurring in Canada and the United States. It is a true toad species.

Other Names	Dakota toad
Size	Around 7.6 cm (3 in)
Weight	Between 35 and 55 g
Color	Brown with a median yellowish line on the back and two to three rows of medium sized brown spots on each side of it; each spot has one to two redder color tubercles at the center
Distribution	Canada and United States
Habitat	Close to ponds, lakes and potholes throughout the prairies and aspen parkland ; breeding habitat include shallow margins of permanent water, temporary ponds and puddles
Diet	Mainly insects like beetles, ants, wasps, bees, sawflies; also feed on small spiders
Hibernation Fact	Undergoes hibernation
Predators	Snakes, birds, raccoons, other mammals
Breeding Season	Late April to September
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	Around 6000 eggs
Incubation Period	4 to 5 days
Metamorphosis Period	7 to 11 weeks
Reproductive Age	Around 3 years of age
Average lifespan	7 to 12 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Least Concern