Common Name: Canadian Toad Scientific Name:Anaxyrus hemiophrys Family:Bufonidae – True Toad Family Locations: Canada and the United States US Locations: Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming Size: 1.5 -3.45 inches (3.7-8.3 cm)
The Canadian Toad is more aquatic than most toad species in North America. They can be found in or near prairie wetlands. For the winter, the Canadian Toad can burrow below the frost line. They also overwinter within mima mounds, small earth mounds. These mounds can hold hundreds of toads at a time.
The Canadian Toad breeds from May to July depending on the location. They breed in shallow areas of water such as lakes, ponds, and temporary bodies of water. They lay several thousand eggs that hatch in 3 to 12 days. The tadpoles take 6 to 8 weeks to turn into full toads.
The Eastern Gray Tree Frog does not have any distinct markings on its body. It has yellowish orange on its hind legs and is the largest tree frog in the province.
The American Toad is the only toad in the whole province. It can produce a toxin called Bufotoxin which can be poisonous to humans and other animals. You and your pets should avoid eating it
Common Name: Eastern Gray Tree Frog Scientific Name: Hyla veriscolor Location: Breeding Season:
Common Name: Cope’s Gray Tree Frog Scientific Name: Hyla chrysoscelis Location: Throughout state Breeding Season: End of April to early August
The Cope’s Gray Tree Frog and Eastern Gray Tree Frog are nearly identical. The only differences are their calls and chromosome numbers. Here’s a video I took of the Eastern Gray Tree Frog calling.
Common Name:Plains Spadefoot Toad Scientific Name:Spea bombifrons Location: Breeding Season:
The Plains Spadefoot toad is the only spadefoot toad in the province. Look at the rear foot of the toad and you will find a keratinized spade on it which no other toad or frog in the province has.
The Plains Spadefoot toad is the only spadefoot toad in the province . Look at the rear foot of the toad and you will find a keratinized spade on it which no other toad or frog in the province has.
