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Scientific Name
Anaxyrus punctatus
Scientific Name w/ Auth.
Anaxyrus punctatus (Baird and Girard, 1852)
Park
Grand Canyon National Park (GRCA)
Sensitive
No
Park Accepted
Accepted
Record Status
Approved
Park Preferred Common Names
Red-spotted Toad
Park Synonyms
Bufo punctatus
Taxonomic Hierarchy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Subkingdom | Bilateria |
| Infrakingdom | Deuterostomia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Subphylum | Vertebrata |
| Infraphylum | Gnathostomata |
| Superclass | Tetrapoda |
| Class | Amphibia |
| Order | Anura |
| Family | Bufonidae |
| Genus | Anaxyrus |
| Species | Anaxyrus punctatus |
Occurrence
Present
Occurrence Notes
NO REPORTS IN IRMA DATABASE
Nativeness
Native
Nativeness Notes
Data Source: Persons and Nowak 2005
Abundance
Abundant
Abundance Notes
Data Source: Persons and Nowak 2005
Seasonality Tags
-
Breeder
Data Source: Persons and Nowak 2005
Geographic Regions Tags
-
Inner Canyon
In the Grand Canyon, red-spotted toads are found near permanent streams in side canyons, and along the Colorado River. They prefer rocky areas, and use crevices in the rocks for shelter.
Threatened Endangered Status
State Species of Concern statuses
Ozone Sensitive Status
NatureServe GRank
NatureServe SRank
Observations
0
References
Vouchers
35
External Links
0
Evidence counts shown include evidence for related synonyms.
Created By
SLS - I&M Office
Created Date
7/24/2001 12:00:00 AM
Last Modified By
mterwilliger@nps.gov
Last Modified Date
9/7/2016 4:08:48 PM
Notes
Anaxyrus punctatus (Red Spotted Toad) is considered a common dweller of canyon riparian habitats.
Data Source: Checklist of the Wildlife of the Grand Canyon: Birds, Mammals, Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles. Grand Canyon, AZ: Grand Canyon Association, 2003. Print.
Endemic Amphibians and Reptiles of the Colorado River System: A Status Report. Denver, CO: Colorado River Wildlife Council, 1982. Print.
Park Species Data Source: Persons and Nowak 2005
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Alibates Flint Quarries National Monument (ALFL)
Arches National Park (ARCH)
Canyonlands National Park (CANY)
Capitol Reef National Park (CARE)
Colorado National Monument (COLM)
Death Valley National Park (DEVA)
Hovenweep National Monument (HOVE)
Joshua Tree National Park (JOTR)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LAKE)
Mojave National Preserve (MOJA)
Natural Bridges National Monument (NABR)
Parashant National Monument (PARA)
Zion National Park (ZION)
Arches National Park (ARCH)
Canyonlands National Park (CANY)
Capitol Reef National Park (CARE)
Colorado National Monument (COLM)
Death Valley National Park (DEVA)
Hovenweep National Monument (HOVE)
Joshua Tree National Park (JOTR)
Lake Mead National Recreation Area (LAKE)
Mojave National Preserve (MOJA)
Natural Bridges National Monument (NABR)
Parashant National Monument (PARA)
Zion National Park (ZION)
