Boreal Toad
Boreal toad is a subspecies of toad found in the United States and Canada. The toad is active both during the day as well at night. The creature can remain active at temperatures as low as 37º F.
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Bufo |
| Subgenus | Anaxyrus |
| Species | Anaxyrus boreas |
| Scientific Name | Anaxyrus boreas boreas |
| Size | Males: 2.4–3.1 in Females: 2.9–3.9 in |
| Weight | 1.2-2.8 oz |
| Color | Brown to green with a distinct white stripe on the middle of the upper surface; underbelly is covered with numerous dark blotches |
| Distribution | Wyoming, Colorado, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Utah, northern New Mexico (United States); British Columbia (Canada) |
| Habitat | Lakes, marshes, bogs, ponds, shallow water at an elevation between 8,000–12,000 ft |
| Diet | A wide variety of insects and invertebrates like grasshoppers, beetles, flies, mosquitos |
| Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter in burrows |
| Predators | Snakes, raccoons, salamanders, birds of prey |
| Breeding Season | May to late July |
| Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
| Clutch Size | 3,000 to 8,000 eggs |
| Incubation Period | 3 to 10 days |
| Metamorphosis Period | Around 2 months |
| Reproductive Age | Male: Around 4 years of age Female: Around 6 years of age |
| Average Lifespan | 9 to 12 years |
| IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
Boreal Toad Pictures Gallery
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Published on April 22nd 2017 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.
