Oak Toad
Anaxyrus quercicus

Common Name:	Oak Toad
Scientific Name:	Anaxyrus quercicus (Oak Toad) formerly Bufo quercicus
Etymology:
Genus:	Anaxyrus is Greek meaning "A king or chief"
Species:	quercicus is derived from the Latin word quercinus, which means "of oak leaves". This pertains to the general oak leaf like color and pattern of the toad
Average Length:	0.75 - 1.3 in. (1.9 - 3.3 cm)
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Virginia Wildlife Action Plan Rating Tier II - Very High Conservation Need - Has a high risk of extinction or extirpation. Populations of these species are at very low levels, facing real threat(s), or occur within a very limited distribution. Immediate management is needed for stabilization and recovery.

 

Virginia Fish and Wildlife Information Service: Species Booklet

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