Great Plains Toad
Bufo cognatus
Snout-Vent Length:
4.5 - 11 .0 cm (record 11 .2 cm) Identification: large toad covered with dark symmetrical blotches on back; background color pale brown-grey or olive; distinct parotid glands behind eyes; boss on top of head between eyes, diverge behind eyes in an "L" shaped pattern.
Call:
A harsh, loud, trill lasting up to 50 seconds or more; sound can carry up to 2 km.
Habitat:
ponds, ditches, and flooded areas in the grassland ecoregion; associated with loose soil to allow for burrowing
Cool Facts:
Up to 20 000 eggs may be laid by one female.
