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Eastern narrow-mouthed toad

Gastrophryne carolinensis

Photo by KarenL
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Field Notes

Description:

The Eastern narrow-mouthed toad is a small, plump toad with short limbs, a pointed head and a fold of skin across the back of its head behind the eyes. Adults are usually 7/8” to 1¼” in length. Coloration varies from shades of gray, to reddish brown or brown. They may change color to match their environment. Males generally have dark throats and female’s throats are lighter. The bellies of both sexes are heavily mottled. The toes are not webbed.

Habitat:

Joe Wheeler state park.

Notes:

I've created a separate spotting for a second toad found close by -http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9111263

Species ID Suggestions

Eastern narrowmouth toad

Gastrophryne carolinensis

Comments (2)

Added to NWF mission for its innovative defense. The toads parotoid glands produce a poisonous secretion that helps to defend the toad from predators. This substance, which is called bufotoxin, can cause death in small animals and allergic reactions in humans.
Thanks Goody! Looks like there is some color variation within this species.

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