Great Plains Toad

Anaxyrus cognatus

The Great Plains Toad is a large toad with bold, symmetrical blotches and prominent cranial crests. It breeds explosively after heavy rains in temporary ponds. Its call is a loud, mechanical ratcheting trill.

Habitat

Grasslands, agricultural fields, and sandy desert edges

Diet

Insects and other invertebrates

How common

Common

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