Colorado River toad - Wikipedia
The Colorado River toad (Incilius alvarius), also known as the Sonoran Desert toad, is a toad species found in northwestern Mexico and the southwestern United States. It is well known for its ability to …
Sonoran Desert Toad (Incilius alvarius)
This toad is common in the Sonoran Desert. It occurs in a variety of habitats including creosote bush desertscrub, grasslands up into oak-pine woodlands, and thornscrub and tropical deciduous forest in …
SONORAN DESERT TOAD
DESCRIPTION: Arizona’s largest toad, Sonoran Desert toads grow to 7.5 inches or more in length.
Sonoran Desert Toad - Aquarium of the Pacific
Apr 16, 2018 · These nocturnal toads remain underground during the heat or cold of the day, depending on the seasons. If this toad feels threatened, it secretes a white, milky, liquid hallucinogenic toxin …
Sonoran Desert Toad: Nature, Myth, and Mystery in the Desert
So, where biology meets culture, myth, and modern science, the Sonoran Desert toad emerges as one of the most captivating animals of the Southwest. Let’s explore its natural history, its ecological role, …
Amphibians - Saguaro National Park (U.S. National Park Service)
May 5, 2025 · The Sonoran Desert toad, previously known as the Colorado River toad, is one of the largest toads native to North America. They have relatively smooth olive-green skin with huge …
Sonoran Desert Toad - Incilius alvarius - California Herps
Sonoran Desert Toads in a rain pool at night in Arizona, including an interaction between two toads where one makes a release call.
Toad Psychedelic: A Look at the Sonoran Desert Toad
Aug 3, 2025 · The Sonoran Desert Toad (Incilius alvarius or Bufo alvarius) is the source of this psychedelic compound. This large amphibian is primarily found in the Sonoran Desert regions of the …
Sonoran Desert Toads, With Their Psychedelic Powers, Appear to Be …
Jul 10, 2025 · New research suggests Sonoran Desert toads went into steep decline after stories of their mind-bending chemical properties began circulating among drug users. Trapping appears to have...
37 Facts About Sonoran Desert Toad
Jan 6, 2025 · Discover 37 fascinating facts about the Sonoran Desert Toad, from its unique adaptations to its intriguing behaviors. Perfect for nature enthusiasts!