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Western Toad

Scientific Name:

Anaxyrus boreas

Type:

Amphibian

Habitat:

Generally found in or near water sources within desert habitats, grasslands, and meadows; much less common in heavily wooded areas

Range:

Western North America

Status:

Near Threatened (IUCN Red List)

This species is

NATIVE

to the Truckee Meadows.