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Houston Toad
Anaxyrus houstonensis
The Houston toad is a small, rare amphibian native to the sandy soils and pine forests of east-central Texas, USA. Characterized by its brownish, warty skin and dark spots, it measures about 2 to 3.5 inches in length. This nocturnal species is most active after rains, breeding i…
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- Despite being named after Houston, this toad is now extinct in the city itself due to urban development.
- Houston toads have a distinctive trill call that can be heard over long distances during breeding season. They rely on ephemeral pools that form after heavy rains for successful reproduction. The Houston toad was the first amphibian placed on the U.S. Endangered Species List.
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