Woodhouse’s Toad
Woodhouse’s toad is a medium-sized, robust species of toad occurring in the United States and Mexico. The nocturnal species is a true toad. There are three recognized subspecies of this species.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus |
| Scientific Name | Anaxyrus woodhousii |
| Size | Up to 12.7 cm (5 in) |
| Color | Grayish-brown or yellowish-brown upper surface marked with small dark spots; a pale line runs along the spine; unspotted pale belly |
| Distribution | Arizona, California, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, North Dakota, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Oregon, South Texas, Utah, Dakota, Washington (United States); Mexico |
| Habitat | Lowland riparian corridors, wooded land next to streams and rivers, wet meadows, ponds, reservoir, lakes, urban environments, canals, irrigated agricultural land |
| Diet | Insects, small invertebrates |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
| Predators | Raccoons, skunks, snakes, birds |
| Breeding Season | April to June |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Metamorphosis Period | 5 to 8 weeks |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 27th 2017 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
