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The Colorado River toad (Incilius alvarius), also called the Sonoran Desert toad, remains a species of concern due to habitat loss and pressures from collection activities in parts of its range, with some states listing it as threatened or protected. It also faces broader threats from road mortality and ecological disruption in its desert habitat.[2][4]
Recent studies and conservation discussions continue to focus on balancing public interest in the species with the risk of over-collection and disease transmission risks from captive breeding or large-scale removal. For example, media coverage and institutional sources have highlighted concerns about population declines in some areas and the potential ecological consequences of increasing human intervention.[4][2]
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Ranges from arid mesquite lowlands and arid grasslands into the groves in mountain canyons. Often found near permanent springs, reservoirs and streams. Ranges include southern Colorado across Arizona to extreme southwestern New Mexico. Also found in northwestern Sinaloa to extreme southeastern California.
www.oaklandzoo.orgHere are a few facts about the species as provided by the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum:
www.kgun9.comBasic facts about Colorado River toad: lifespan, distribution and habitat map, lifestyle and social behavior, mating habits, diet and nutrition, population size and status.
animalia.bioThe Colorado river toad can be found in arid grasslands, wooden scrubland, and inland water sources. They are semi-aquatic, so they stay around large streams or temporary rain drains, canals, and irrigation ditches. Their range spans throughout the Sonoran Desert from Southern California and Arizona to Northern Mexico. … pond contamination. Adults are threatened by habitat destruction, and are listed as Endangered in California and Threatened in New Mexico.
racinezoo.orgThe Colorado River toad is sometimes called the Sonoran Desert toad. It is three to seven inches long and is the largest native toad in the United States. It is olive green to dark brown in color. It has smooth, shiny skin covered in warts. Its belly is cream-colored and it has one to two warts on the corners of its mouth and large raised warts on its rear legs. Its call is a low-pitched hoot. - NatureWorks
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