Eastern narrowmouth toad is a relatively small species of toad found in the United States. It is not classified as a true toad, but so called as because it is terrestrial. The species is extremely fossorial.
Kingdom |
Animalia |
Phylum |
Chordata |
Class |
Amphibia |
Order |
Anura |
Family |
Microhylidae |
Genus |
Gastrophryne |
Scientific Name |
Gastrophryne carolinensis |
Size |
Up to 5.3 cm (2.1 in) |
Color |
Brown and gray to green, often with black and white spots |
Distribution |
Southern Maryland, Florida Keys, Missouri, Texas |
Habitat |
Borders of swamps, pine forests, open woods, small streams, near ponds with fallen logs and other debris, sandy woodlands and hillsides, pine-oak uplands, urban habitats includes woodland lots, sandy pinelands |
Diet |
Ants, small beetles, termites, other various arthropods, small snails, mites, spiders |
Breeding Season |
Between March and September |
Mode of Reproduction |
Oviparous (egg laying) |
Clutch Size |
10 to 150 eggs |
Incubation Period |
1.5 to 3.0 days |
Reproductive Age |
After 1 year of age |
Average Lifespan |
Around 6 years in captivity |
IUCN Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
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Eastern Narrowmouth Toad Baby
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Eastern Narrowmouth Toad Tadpole
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Eastern Narrowmouth Toad
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Eastern Narrowmouth Toads
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Gastrophryne Carolinensis
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