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Fowler's Toad

Anaxyrus (Bufo) fowleri

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32.9731, -85.7454

Field Notes

Description:

Spotted in Horseshoe Bend National Military Park, AL.

Habitat:

Open woodlands, sand prairies, meadows, and beaches. It burrows into the ground during hot, dry periods and in winter.

Reference Links:

Fowler's Toad (Anaxyrus fowleri) - Information on Fowler's Toad, Bufo fowleri, http://srelherp.uga.edu/anurans/buffow.htm

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
Dan Doucette
That's good. I'm glad to hear they are thriving in other parts of their range.
marylou.wildlife
Oh wow, I'm sorry to hear that. I would consider them pretty common throughout their range here in the southeast.
Dan Doucette
This species is considered at risk in my province, Ontario. Are they more common where you saw it?

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Amphibians of the World
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Reptiles & Amphibians of the SE
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Biodiversity of SouthEastern US
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Amphibians of the Southeastern US
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PublishedAugust 3, 2011

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