Railroad Valley Toad
Anaxyrus nevadensis
Anaxyrus nevadensis is part of the Anaxyrus boreas complex. This species is easily recognized by its creamy-white dorsal stripe that runs down the center of its back and…
How to identify
Anaxyrus nevadensis is part of the Anaxyrus boreas complex. This species is easily recognized by its creamy-white dorsal stripe that runs down the center of its back and its dry, bumpy skin and horizontal pupils. It is smaller than other species in the complex but best distinguished by range.
Range
Isolated to the Railroad Valley in Nevada
Similar species
Name and etymology
Genus
Anaxyrus
From Greek meaning a king or chief
Origin
Sources
- Laurenti, 1768. Syn. Rept., p. 25
Bufo. Laurenti, 1768 - Syn. Rept., p. 25
Species epithet
nevadensis
Belong to Nevada referencing the type locality
Origin
Sources
- Wikipedia: Anaxyrus nevadensis ↗
“Anaxyrus nevadensis.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railroad_Valley_toad
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At a glance
Range
Isolated to the Railroad Valley in Nevada
Guide
Reptiles and Amphibians of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap