Woodhouse's Toad
Anaxyrus woodhousii
Robust body with adult length up to 5 inches. Prominent cranial crests between and in front of eyes. Dorsal side greyish brown in color, occasionally yellowish-brown, wit…
How to identify
Robust body with adult length up to 5 inches. Prominent cranial crests between and in front of eyes. Dorsal side greyish brown in color, occasionally yellowish-brown, with small dark speckles. Narrow line running length of body on dorsal side, occurs in pale colorations. Vent side pale without markings.
Range
Found through the central plains of the United States, into Mexico. Range as far west as Oregon, east to Missouri, south into Mexico, and North to Montana.
Habitat
Found at altitudes as high as 8,000 ft in meadows, still freshwater bodies, riparian zones, and woodlands near rivers & streams.
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
woodhousii
Honoring Samuel Washington Woodhouse
Origin
Honors
Sources
- Girard, 1854. Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia, Vol. 7, p. 86 ↗
Bufo woodhousii. Girard, 1854 - Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia, Vol. 7, p. 86
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At a glance
Range
Found through the central plains of the United States, into Mexico. Range as far west as Oregon, east to Missouri, south into…
Habitat
Found at altitudes as high as 8,000 ft in meadows, still freshwater bodies, riparian zones, and woodlands near rivers & strea…
Guide
Reptiles and Amphibians of North America
Range map
Approximate range. © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap