Boreal Toad

GPTKB entity

Properties (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Amphibian
gptkbp:adultPlumage insects, spiders
terrestrial, near water
gptkbp:averageLifespan 10 to 15 years
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:bodyStyle robust
gptkbp:breedingSeason spring to early summer
shallow ponds
amplexus
vocalizations by males
gptkbp:callsFor deep, resonant croak
gptkbp:climate cool, moist environments
gptkbp:clutchSize 1 to 3 weeks
gptkbp:colors seasonal changes
several months
camouflage
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Least Concern
not endangered
habitat protection, monitoring.
gptkbp:culturalSignificance native folklore
gptkbp:diedIn winter months
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:eggColor up to 10,000 eggs
gptkbp:environmentalImpact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:foot moderate
gptkbp:geneticDiversity important for resilience
gptkbp:geographicalFeature gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:habitat mountainous regions
important for survival
beneficial for populations
forests, wetlands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Boreal Toad
gptkbp:humanInteraction urban development, pollution
gptkbp:larvalStage varies with temperature
algae, detritus
ponds, slow-moving water
gptkbp:localNames Western Toad
gptkbp:matingSystem March to July
gptkbp:migration limited, local movements
gptkbp:notable_player toxic secretions
gptkbp:populationTrend stable
gptkbp:predators birds, snakes, mammals
gptkbp:relatedPatent gptkb:Anaxyrus_cognatus
gptkbp:reproduction external fertilization
gptkbp:researchFocus amphibian decline
gptkbp:researchInterest ecological indicators
gptkbp:scientificName gptkb:Anaxyrus_boreas
gptkbp:size up to 5 inches long
gptkbp:skin seasonal
parotoid glands
warty
brown to olive
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships with certain bacteria
gptkbp:threats habitat loss, pollution
gptkbp:vocalization attracting mates