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Eastern American Toad

Bufo americanus americanus

Photo by Dan Doucette
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

The Eastern American Toad (B. a. americanus) is a medium-sized toad usually ranging in size from 5–9 cm (2.0–3.5 in); record 11.1 centimetres (4.4 in). The colour and pattern is somewhat variable. Skin colour can change depending on humidity, stress, and temperature. Colour changes range from yellow to brown to black.

Habitat:

urban

Notes:

I spotted this toad in my shed. I coaxed it outside into the light for a better photo.

Reference Links:

American toad

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
Dan Doucette
Thanks Neil. Most of my spottings were taken before I discovered Noah, but everything I have spotted since (and will be spotting in the future) is from multiple angles, especially if I don't know what it is.
Annie T
It would have been nice if it was a Fowler's toad since they are rare in our area of Ontario. They are designated as Vulnerable in Ontario and Canada
NeilDazet
Sounds like the best option Dan. Great photos. It certainly helps to multiple photos like this from different angles to narrow down the identification.
Dan Doucette
Thanks Neil. It had a spotted belly so I don't think its Fowler's but could be a hybrid like you said but I'll just stick with American Toad.
NeilDazet
American Toad (Bufo americanus) most likely or Fowler's Toad (Bufo woodhousii fowleri)? Hard to tell as their distributions look like they overlap at your spotting location, and they also hybridize.
Annie T
Dan, Could it be an American Toad? They are busy moving around and mating in my pond right now.

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PublishedMay 20, 2011

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