Yosemite Toad
Yosemite toad is a true toad belonging to the family Bufonidae, found only in California in the United States. The creature is diurnal spending the night in burrows or under logs. The species is solitary barring the breeding season.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus |
| Scientific Name | Anaxyrus canorus |
| Size | 4.5 to 7.5 cm |
| Color | Males are yellow green to olive green with small dark speckles while females are brown or gray with large dark spots |
| Distribution | Sierra Nevada of California in the United states |
| Habitat | Montane meadows, sub-alpine meadows, surrounding forest matrix, riparian areas |
| Diet | Beetles, ants, flies, wasps, bees, spiders, millipedes |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
| Predators | Frogs, garter snakes, birds |
| Breeding Season | May to mid-August |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 1,500 to 2,000 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 10 to 12 days |
| Reproductive Age | Male: 3 to 5 years of age Female: 4 to 6 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | Male: At least 12 years Female: At least 15 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Endangered |
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Published on April 30th 2017 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
