Incilius alvarius

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Incilius alvarius is a large, toxic toad native to the Sonoran Desert, known for secreting potent psychoactive compounds from its skin glands.

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Incilius alvarius canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf amphibian
toad species
activityPattern nocturnal
binomialName Incilius alvarius self-link
breedingHabitat canals
ponds
temporary pools
class Amphibia
commonName Sonoran Desert toad
surface form: Colorado River toad

Sonoran Desert toad
conservationStatus Least Concern
conservationStatusSystem IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
surface form: IUCN Red List
defenseMechanism parotoid gland toxin secretion
describedBy Charles Frédéric Girard NERFINISHED
developmentType aquatic tadpoles
diet insects
other small invertebrates
family Bufonidae
foundInCountry Mexico
United States ONNED1
genus Incilius
geographicRangeLimit Sinaloa NERFINISHED
Sonora
Lower Colorado River region
surface form: lower Colorado River basin

parts of Arizona
parts of New Mexico
hasParotoidGlands true
kingdom Animalia
nativeTo Sonoran Desert
northwestern Mexico
southwestern United States
notableFor large body size among North American toads
order Anura
phylum Chordata
producesCompound 5-MeO-DMT
bufotenin
cardioactive bufotoxins
reproductionType external fertilization
secretes psychoactive compounds
toxic skin secretions
synonym Bufo alvarius
taxonRank species
threat collection for illicit psychoactive use
habitat loss in parts of its range
toxinEffectOnHumans can be potentially fatal to pets
can cause serious poisoning
typicalHabitat arid desert
irrigated agricultural areas
near permanent or seasonal water sources
semi-arid scrub
yearDescribed 1853

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Sonoran Desert toad scientificName Incilius alvarius
Incilius alvarius binomialName Incilius alvarius self-link