Red Spotted Toad
Red spotted toad is a species of toad occurring in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The toad is nocturnal and remain underground or underneath surface objects during daytime.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus |
| Scientific Name | Anaxyrus punctatus |
| Size | 3.7 to 7.5 cm (1.5 to 3.0 in) |
| Color | Light gray, olive or reddish brown upper surface with reddish or orange skin glands; whitish or buff underside with or without faint dark spots |
| Distribution | Southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico |
| Habitat | Along rocky streams, riverbeds in arid or semi-arid regions, deserts; breeding habitats include seasonal pools, temporary rain puddles |
| Diet | Variety of invertebrates |
| Predators | Snakes, birds, small mammals |
| Breeding Season | April to September |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 30 to 5000 eggs |
| Incubation Period | Around 3 days |
| Metamorphosis Period | 6 to 8 weeks |
| Average Lifespan | Up to11.3 years in captivity |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 22nd 2017 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
