description Woodhouse's Toad Overview
Woodhouse's Toad (Anaxyrus woodhousii, formerly classified as Bufo woodhousii) is a medium to large toad species native to central and western North America, ranging from the Great Plains to the Pacific coast and into northern Mexico. The species was named in 1852 after Samuel Washington Woodhouse, a surgeon-naturalist who served on several survey expeditions in the American Southwest, including the Sitgreaves Expedition. Characterized by prominent cranial crests and relatively smooth skin compared to other toad species, Woodhouse's Toad adapts well to human-altered environments and is commonly found in agricultural areas, grasslands, and desert regions.
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What is Woodhouse's Toad's scientific name?
Woodhouse's Toad is Anaxyrus woodhousii. It was formerly classified under the genus Bufo as Bufo woodhousii.
Where does Woodhouse's Toad live?
The species is native to central and western North America, ranging from the Great Plains toward the Pacific coast and into northern Mexico. Its broad range includes both inland and western habitats.
Who was Woodhouse's Toad named after?
The species was named in 1852 after Samuel Woodhouse. Its current scientific name is Anaxyrus woodhousii.
Is Woodhouse's Toad the same as a common garden toad?
It is a distinct North American species rather than a generic name for any garden toad. Modern references place it in Anaxyrus, although older classification used Bufo woodhousii.
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