Boreal (Western) Toad 
Anaxyrus boreas boreas
Family: Bufonidae

Low elevation P. maculata are frequently found in still, reedy ponds. Photo by S. Amburgey.
High elevation P. maculata are often more variable in dorsal coloration. Photo by S. Amburgey.

Newly metamorphosed

Newly metamorphosed P. maculata in the process of reabsorbing tail. [Captured as part of a research project, under permit].  Photo by S. Amburgey.

Tadpoles

P. maculata tadpoles (approx. 5 weeks old), [Captured as part of a research project, under permit].  Photo by S. Amburgey.
Three newly metamorphosed P. maculata, the youngest animal (left) showing many tadpole like features while the oldest animal (right) has more "frog-like" features. [Captive as part of a research project, under permit].  Photo by S. Amburgey.
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