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Frogs and Toads
Sonoran Desert Toad
Incilius alvarius
The Sonoran Desert Toad's peak months vary by region.
Shows up in 0 ecoregions and 1 state
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Frogs and Toads
Sonoran Desert Toad
Incilius alvarius
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Description
The Colorado River toad (Incilius alvarius), (previously Bufo alvarius) also known as the Sonoran Desert toad, is a toad species found in northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States. The Colorado River toad can grow to about 190 millimetres (7.5 in) long and is the largest toad in the United States apart from the non-native cane toad (Rhinella marina).Wikipedia ↗
Habitat
In the United States, the Colorado River toad is found in the lower Colorado River and the Gila River catchment areas, in extreme southwestern New Mexico and much of southern Arizona. In Mexico, the toad is found in the states of Sonora, Sinaloa, and Chihuahua.Wikipedia ↗
When it's active
The breeding season starts in July, when the rainy season begins, and can last up to August. Normally, 1–3 days after the rain is when toads begin to lay eggs in ponds, slow-moving streams, temporary pools or man-made structures that hold water.Wikipedia ↗
When and where it's active
Each row is its own calendar, counted from records in that area. Seasons shift by place.
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When is the Sonoran Desert Toad most active?
The Sonoran Desert Toad's peak months vary by region.
Where does the Sonoran Desert Toad live?
It has enough records to show in 0 ecoregions and 1 states, including Arizona.