) is a small, vibrant amphibian famous for its striking coloration and incredible desert survival skills. 🐸 Appearance and Size
: They are native to the southwestern United States (including Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Kansas) and stretch down into northern Mexico.
: Like most true toads, their skin is dry and covered in small warts. They have large, flattened parotoid glands located right behind their eyes.
: They feature a bright green to yellowish-green base covered in a distinct reticulated pattern of black spots and streaks.
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