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Western Toad
Anaxyrus boreas · Bufonidae
Where it's found
Every region with Western Toad in its dex, with the tier and number it has there.
| Region | Tier | No. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | Common | #869 | |
| Mexico | Uncommon | #1588 | |
| United States of America | Common | #1534 | |
| Alaska | Common | #595 | |
| Alberta | Uncommon | #242 | |
| British Columbia | Common | #627 | |
| California | Common | #883 | |
| Colorado | Uncommon | #632 | |
| Idaho | Common | #485 | |
| Montana | Common | #520 | |
| Nevada | Common | #552 | |
| Northwest Territories | Uncommon | #307 | |
| Oregon | Uncommon | #643 | |
| Utah | Uncommon | #553 | |
| Washington | Common | #611 | |
| Wyoming | Common | #492 | |
| Yukon | Uncommon | #355 |
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Field notes
What to look for
A large warty toad with a pale stripe down the back and oval glands behind the eyes; walks rather than hops. Up to 12 cm.
Where
Mountain and foothill wetlands, and boreal forest; breeds in shallow ponds.
When
April to September; a quiet chirping call.
Tips
The pale back stripe and the western range. Canadian toad has ridges between the eyes.
Related species
Amphibians near it in Alberta's dex.
#241 · Common🐸Canadian Toad
#243 · Uncommon🐸Boreal Chorus Frog
#240 · Common🐸Plains Spadefoot
#244 · Rare🐸Wood Frog
#239 · Common🐸Western Tiger Salamander
#245 · Uncommon
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