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Amargosa Toad

Amargosa toad is a true toad species belonging to the family Bufonidae, endemic to Nevada, United States. The species is nocturnal.

Size	3 to 5 in
Color	Buff to olive background color with a light stripe on the back along the backbone; whitish underside with scattered blotches that blends above the legs
Distribution	Nevada (United States)
Habitat	Along a 10-mile stretch of the Amargosa River in the Oasis Valley, Nevada and small areas of the nearby upland springs
Diet	Insects, spiders, scorpions
Predators	Bullfrog, crayfish, catfish
Breeding Season	February to June
Mode of Reproduction	Oviparous (egg laying)
Clutch Size	Up to 6.000 eggs
Incubation Period	1 to 2 weeks
Metamorphosis Period	Around 4 to 8 weeks
Reproductive Age	2 to 3 years of age
Average Lifespan	9 to 12 years
IUCN Conservation Status	Endangered