Quick clarification from AZ oriented folks… (This is where I really miss a regional forum!)
I found this toad in Santa Cruz County in the range of the Sonoran Green Toad (Anaxyrus retiformis ). It superficially “looks” more like a more eastern, Anaxyrus debilis .
The greenish color is obvious as are the oblong parotoid glands. There were many Red-spotted toads in the area (Anaxyrus punctatus); not surprising.
Can one of you good folks comment on this so I can properly enter it in the Data Base?
Thanks in advance, Bill
AZ folks - Sonoran Green? toad ID clarification
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AZ folks - Sonoran Green? toad ID clarification
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Re: AZ folks - Sonoran Green? toad ID clarification
Hi Bill.
Pretty sure this is actually a young Sonoran Desert Toad (Bufo / Incilius alvarius)
All the best,
Jeremy
Pretty sure this is actually a young Sonoran Desert Toad (Bufo / Incilius alvarius)
All the best,
Jeremy
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Re: AZ folks - Sonoran Green? toad ID clarification
Thanks a bunch, Jeremy.
I just stumbled on to some pics of very young "alvarius" and you are absolutely right!
Good stuff.
I just stumbled on to some pics of very young "alvarius" and you are absolutely right!
Good stuff.