Yosemite Toad

The Yosemite toad (Anaxyrus canorus or Bufo canorus) is a species of the true toad family Bufonidae (Anaxyrus is a subgenus of true toads, genus Bufo). Endemic to the Sierra Nevada of California, the toads range is located primarily in the Sierra National Forest and Yosemite National Park of the central Sierra Nevada. However, the long lived amphibian maybe found north of Ebbet's pass around the Blue Lakes area or as far south as Spanish Mountain. A.canorus is listed as a species of concern by the California department of Fish and Game, as well as a candidate for listed protection under the Endangered Species Act.