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Southern Toad

Anaxyrus terrestris

Photo by James McNair
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Field Notes

Description:

This species has pronounced knobs and high cranial crests giving its head a sculptured appearance. These knobs are not well developed in young individuals. The crests running from the knobs converge as they approach the snout. It ranges in size from 41 to 98 mm (1 5/8 to 4 inches). Its color is generally brown but ranges from red to black. The ventral section is grayish, and the chest is spotted. This species can be found with or without dark spots. Each spot, if present, will have one or two or often more warts. It may have a light middorsal stripe which is obscured near the posterior section of the back. The female is typically lighter in color and larger than the male.
http://www.virginiaherpetologicalsociety.com/amphibians/frogsandtoads/s…

Habitat:

Wetlands

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PublishedSeptember 5, 2014

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