Colorado River toad is a species of toad belonging to the family Bufonidae, found in southwestern United States and northern Mexico. The species is nocturnal. The toad can secrete toxins from the parotoid glands located under the jaw.
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
| Phylum |
Chordata |
| Class |
Amphibia |
| Order |
Anura |
| Family |
Bufonidae |
| Genus |
Incilius |
| Scientific Name |
Incilius alvarius |
| Other Names |
Sonoran desert toad |
| Size |
Can reach 19 cm (7.5 in) |
| Color |
Olive green to dark brown skin color with cream-colored belly |
| Distribution |
United States (southeastern California, New Mexico, southern Arizona); Mexico |
| Habitat |
Near springs, temporary rain pools, irrigation ditches, and canals in desert and semi-arid areas; also found in arid grasslands and woodlands |
| Diet |
Spiders, insects, toads, beetles, grasshoppers, snails, mice, small lizards |
| Hibernation Fact |
Hibernate underground for around 9 months in a year emerging after the first summer rains in order to feed and breed |
| Breeding Season |
May to July |
| Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size |
Up to 8,000 eggs |
| Incubation Period |
2-12 days |
| Metamorphosis Period |
Around within 1 month |
| Average Lifespan |
2 to 4 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
Colorado River Toad Pictures Gallery
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Baby Colorado River Toad
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Colorado River Toad Habitat
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Colorado River Toad Images
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Colorado River Toad Photos
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Colorado River Toad Pictures
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Colorado River Toad
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Colorado River Toads
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Incilius Alvarius
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Large Colorado River Toad
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Sonoran Desert Toad
