Facts about Black Toads
The black toad is also known as the Inyo toad or Deep Springs black toad. These toad walk instead of hopping. This toad lives only in scattered oases in the Deep Springs Valley of Inyo County, California. In fact, its scientific name, Bufo exsul means "exiled toad", which refers to its species' isolation in a tiny spot in the high desert wilderness of the Great Basin. They never stay far from water. Black toads produce skin secretions that are toxic and function as a deterrent to predators. They hibernate in burrows during winter. It is a true toad. These toads are active from march to september. Like most toads, it moves by walking, instead of hopping. Their eggs take 4 to 5 days to hatch. The toad's black skin is covered in white and tan speckles and it sports a white midline down its spine from head to rump. Adults are approximately 5 centimetres (2.0 in) in length. Scientific name of the black toad is Bufo exsul. Bufo means toad, while exsul is the Latin for refugee. The scientific name Bufo exsul refers to the isolated distribution of this toad. |
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