Anaxyrus punctatus Red Spotted Toad DUW

[Morbidph8]

Hi, for fun me and my wife go herping out in the desert. Well one spot I like to go is a breeding ground for Anaxyrus punctatus or Red Spotted Toad. We found 5 mating pairs, and a ton of tadpoles.


Mating underwater


Still together


Closer look


There where 2 pairs under this rock.


Habbitat


They are a really common toad in AZ. I caught some tadpoles but they died really quick. Thanks for looking.

[Kurt]

Thanks for posting. I do like Anaxyrus punctatus.

[John]

I was lucky enough to see this species in person in the spring of 2008. One of my favorites .