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Houston Toad

Houston toad is a species of toad found only in Texas in the United States. The species is nocturnal.

Size	Male: 4.5 to 7 cm Female: 5.2 to 8 cm
Color	Generally brown, but can range from black to purplish gray, sometimes with green patches
Distribution	Texas (United States)
Habitat	Pine and oak woodlands, savanna
Diet	Insects, small invertebrates
Hibernation Fact	Undergoes hibernate during winter and aestivation during hot and dry summer months
Predators	Snakes, large birds, turtles, raccoons, other frogs
Breeding Season	February – March
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	2,000 – 6,000 eggs
Incubation Period	Within 7 days
Metamorphosis Period	15 to 100 days
Reproductive Age	Male: 1 year of age Female: 2 years of age
Average Lifespan	2 to 3 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Endangered