: Like most true toads, their skin is dry and covered in small warts. They have large, flattened parotoid glands located right behind their eyes.
: They are native to the southwestern United States (including Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Kansas) and stretch down into northern Mexico.
: They thrive in dry environments like the Chihuahuan Desert, mesquite grasslands, and creosote bush flats. 🌧️ Fascinating Behavior Anaxyrus debilis - AmphibiaWeb bufo debilis
: They feature a bright green to yellowish-green base covered in a distinct reticulated pattern of black spots and streaks.
: Unlike many of its close toad relatives, this species completely lacks cranial crests. 🏜️ Habitat and Range : Like most true toads, their skin is
: Adults are incredibly small, typically measuring only 1 to 2 inches ( ) in length.
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