Eastern American Toad
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Eastern American toad is a medium-sized subspecies of toad found in the United States. It is one of the subspecies of the American toad.
Kingdom | Animalia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Class | Amphibia |
Order | Anura |
Family | Bufonidae |
Genus | Anaxyrus |
Species | Anaxyrus americanus |
Scientific Name | Anaxyrus americanus americanus |
Size | 5–9 cm (2.0–3.5 in); largest recorded specimen measures 11.1 cm (4.4 in) |
Color | Gray, greenish gray, or various shades of brown with dark spots on the back; white belly with dark gray mottling |
Distribution | United States (abundant in the state of Ohio) |
Habitat | Woodlands, fields, agricultural and urban areas |
Diet | Crickets, ants, earthworms, mealworms, slugs, spiders, moths, centipedes, other small invertebrates |
Hibernation Fact | Hibernate during winter |
Predators | Snakes, birds, raccoons |
Breeding Season | Late March to early May |
Mode of Reproduction | Oviparous (egg laying) |
Incubation Period | 2 to 10 days |
Metamorphosis Period | 6 to 8 weeks |
IUCN Conservation Status | Least Concern |
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Published on April 25th 2017 by staff under Toads. Article was last reviewed on 30th September 2019.