At a glance
- IUCN category
- EW · Extinct in the Wild
- Animal group
- Reptiles & Amphibians
- Population trend
- Trend unknown
- Last verified
Conservation overview
The Wyoming toad is one of North America's most endangered amphibians, assessed as Extinct in the Wild.
It survives through captive breeding, with toads released back into protected wetlands.
Range & habitat
A small area of Wyoming, USA; survives through captive breeding and reintroduction.
Major threats
Threats below are drawn from the authoritative sources listed on this page. For the current, complete assessment, see the IUCN Red List.
- The amphibian fungal disease chytridiomycosis
- Past habitat change and pesticides
- A tiny range
Why it matters
A toad that vanished in the wild and persists through intensive captive breeding, the Wyoming toad is a flagship for North American amphibian recovery.
Listed Extinct in the Wild; survives through captive breeding and reintroduction.
Sources
Sources for Wyoming Toad
- IUCN Red List — look up Wyoming Toad (authoritative status)
- AmphibiaWeb (UC Berkeley)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Wyoming toad Extinct in the Wild?
Published accounts cite the amphibian fungal disease chytridiomycosis along with past habitat change and pesticides; the wild population collapsed and the species now depends on captive breeding and reintroduction.
Is the Wyoming toad being returned to the wild?
Yes — captive-bred toads are released into protected wetlands, though establishing self-sustaining wild populations remains difficult. See the IUCN Red List.
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