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American Toad

Bufo americanus

Photo by elaufer
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38.1537, -90.134

Field Notes

Description:

This toad was about 2 1/2" long.
from eNature.com, 2-4 3/8" (5.1-11.1 cm). Large, with elongate parotoid glands not touching prominent cranial crests or connected by spur. Brown to brick-red to olive, with various patterns in lighter colors. Spots brownish, warts brown to orange-red. Light stripe down middle of back may be present. Belly usually spotted. Male has dark throat.

Habitat:

This toad was in my flower bed.

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PublishedSeptember 29, 2011

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