Species profile
Red-Spotted Toad
Anaxyrus punctatus
Identify Red-Spotted Toad (Anaxyrus punctatus) from a photo — free, unlimited, no sign-up — with the CatchRules iPhone app. Plus current fishing rules across 3 jurisdictions.
At a glance
Red-Spotted Toad (Anaxyrus punctatus) is an IUCN Least Concern amphibian regulated in 3 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
The strictest bag limit is 4 (California); the most generous is 15 (Pennsylvania).
Confirmed by 8,313 research-grade iNaturalist observations, with Arizona, Texas, and California the top jurisdictions by observation count.
Notable details
- Named for the reddish or orange-tipped warts scattered across its brownish skin.
- A flattened body shape lets it squeeze under flat rocks near desert streams and springs.
- Found in arid and semi-arid regions of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
- Males produce a high-pitched, musical trill to attract mates.
- Often the only amphibian found at isolated desert springs in canyon country.
Where Red-Spotted Toad are seen
Jurisdictions with rules for Red-Spotted Toad
Background
The red-spotted toad (Anaxyrus punctatus, formerly Bufo punctatus) is a toad in the family Bufonidae found in the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico.
Background excerpt adapted from Wikipedia's Red-Spotted Toad article (CC BY-SA). Visit Wikipedia for the full entry.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Red-Spotted Toad?
Red-Spotted Toad (Anaxyrus punctatus) is an IUCN Least Concern amphibian regulated in 3 of 66 jurisdictions tracked by CatchRules across the U.S. and Canada.
What is the scientific name for Red-Spotted Toad?
Red-Spotted Toad is Anaxyrus punctatus.
Is Red-Spotted Toad regulated for fishing?
Yes — Red-Spotted Toad has fishing regulations in 3 U.S. states and/or Canadian provinces tracked by CatchRules. See the "Jurisdictions with rules" section above for the binding-source links.
How can I identify Red-Spotted Toad?
Take a photo with the free CatchRules iPhone app — on-device identification recognizes Red-Spotted Toad along with ~1,500 other species. No sign-up, unlimited use.
Photo credit: iNaturalist / Wikipedia. Identification reference only — verify regulations with the issuing wildlife agency before retaining a catch.