American Toad

The American Toad is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The American toad (Bufo americanus) is a common species of toad found throughout the eastern United States and Canada. More

The young of the American Toad are laid in two strings and can hatch in 3–13 days. When hatched they are recognizable by their skinny tails in relation to the size of their bodies. The tadpoles may advance to adulthood in 30–40 days. More

The American Toad is probably the amphibian most often seen by people in our area. It enters lawns and gardens, and it frequently crosses roads. American Toads are large, growing up to 4 1/2 inches long. Full-grown adults are usually chubby. More

Introduction: American toads are common amphibians in eastern North America. Their coloration is variable, ranging from light tan, to rusty red-brown, to dark olive-green. More

The American toad is among the most well recognized amphibians of southern New England. It is found throughout Rhode Island, ranging from relatively pristine forest patches in western Rhode Island to somewhat degraded urban areas in the Providence area. More

American ToadThe American toad, sometimes called the hop toad, is 2-4½ inches in length. It can vary in color from tan, brown, reddish brown, or olive green. Some American toads are solid in color, but others may be patterned. More

American Toad, there are 1 - 2 per spot, in Fowler's, there are 3 or more. Fowler's Toads are late sleepers, not emerging until late April/early May. Their call sounds like a comical version of a bleeting sheep. More

The American toad can be identified by inspection of the dark blotches randomly distributed about the back (Fig. 3). Usually only one or two warts are enclosed in each blotch. More

American Toads are a common species of toad and they grow between 5 and 9 cms (2 - 3.5 inches) in length. They have a life expectancy of approximately 10 years in the wild but on average they only live for a year. More

The American toad is found throughout Ohio. Those living near bodies of water may recognize the toad more by its sound than by sight. More

The American Toad, Bufo americanus, is divided into two subspecies, the Eastern American Toad, B. a. americanus, and the Dwarf American Toad, B. a. charlesmithi. The Eastern American Toad is a medium sized toad usually found in the range from 2 to over 3 1/2 inches. More

American toads differ from frogs in several ways. Toads are warty and are better able to tolerate dry conditions than frogs. While frogs leap to escape danger, toads are protected by their earth-tone colors and by noxious secretions known as bufotoxins. More

The American Toad is one of the most interesting species found in the early spring months on Trent campus. These toads are not shy at all and one can walk right up to them and observe them call, mate, wrestle and swim. More

Range: The American toad has an extensive range in North America. They are found primarily in the northeastern states, ranging westward to the eastern edge of the Dakotas and southward to the northern areas of the Gulf Coast states. More

The American Toad is a large, squat toad with warty brown, reddish or olive skin and variously coloured spots and skin glands. There is often a light line down the middle of the back. More

American toads (Bufo americanus) are found throughout large portions of North America, from northern Mexico to Canada and eastward to the West Coast. Toads have short legs, stout bodies, and thick skins with noticeable warts. These warts can be colored red and yellow. More

American Toad can be distinguished from Woodhouse's Toad by the separation of the parotoid glands from the cranial crests. However, occasionally hybrids are found. More

Learning how to care for an American toad is tricky. This type of toad can be very difficult to raise in captivity so you need to put extra effort and time to make your pet happy and healthy. More

The Eastern American toad is nocturnal (active at night). It hibernates during the winter. taken from: http://www.dnr.ohio.gov/wildlife/Resources/amphibians/easternamtoad. More

The Eastern American toad (Bufo americanus americanus… bufo is Latin for toad) is usually some shade of brown, but colors can vary from olive to tan to gray to red and can change depending on the toad’s surroundings and age. More

The American Toad is one of Vermont’s two toad species. Toads can be distinguished from other frogs in Vermont by their dry and bumpy skin and by the long oval parotoid glands on each side of their necks. More

of these species such as the American toad and green frog are common and widespread across the state. Other species like Fowler’s toad are rare and listed as a species of special concern. Three of the 10 species (i.e. More

Description: The eastern American toad can easily be identified by its dry rough skin and large swellings behind the eyes (paratoid glands). More

American toad tadpoles can be found in large congregations in shallow pools. American toad - tadpoles American toad tadpoles are black, distinguishing them from other tadpoles. More

The American toad is a particularly warty amphibian that helps one and all by eating bugs. A full-grown adult is about the size of a man's closed fist; that is, it's substantial. More