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Red-Spotted Toad

Hyla arenicolor

Photo by Arya
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Field Notes

Description:

Spotted this one at the bottom of Imlay Canyon in Zion National Park.

Habitat:

Native to the rocky plateau areas of southern United States, primarily in New Mexico and Arizona, but it also ranges to Utah, Texas, and Colorado.

Reference Links:

Canyon tree frog

Species ID Suggestions

Red-spotted Toad

Anaxyrus punctatus

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AshleyT
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Comments (2)
Arya
Thank you Ashley, no idea why I have the description of a tree frog there.
AshleyT
The scientific name and description you gave are for the Canyon Tree Frog. Tree Frogs would have a skinny body with skinny legs and enlarged toe pads. This is a Red-spotted Toad.

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