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Southwestern Toad

Anaxyrus mexicanus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Amphibia ›Order: Anura ›Family: Bufonidae ›Genus: Anaxyrus

About

The southwestern toad or Mexican Madre toad (Anaxyrus mexicanus, formerly Bufo mexicanus) is a species of toad in the family Bufonidae. It is endemic to northwestern Mexico and found on the Sierra Madre Occidental in eastern Sonora and western Chihuahua and south to southwestern Durango. Its natural habitats are conifer forests, commonly along low rivers and streams, its breeding habitat. It is a rare species threatened by habitat disturbance, including alterations causing the desiccation of streams...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Southwestern Toad?
The scientific name of Southwestern Toad is Anaxyrus mexicanus.
What is the conservation status of Southwestern Toad?
The Southwestern Toad has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Southwestern Toad belong to?
Southwestern Toad belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Southwestern Toad belong to?
Southwestern Toad belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Southwestern Toad belong to?
Southwestern Toad belongs to the class Amphibia.
What order does Southwestern Toad belong to?
Southwestern Toad belongs to the order Anura.
What family does Southwestern Toad belong to?
Southwestern Toad belongs to the family Bufonidae.
What genus does Southwestern Toad belong to?
Southwestern Toad belongs to the genus Anaxyrus.