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American Toad

Anaxyrus americanus

Description:

A common American Toad. I see these on a daily basis.

Habitat:

Swamp in a mature forest.

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3 Comments

ceherzog
ceherzog 11 years ago

Nice shots...welcome to PN!

bjk1324
bjk1324 11 years ago

Thanks Karen! I updated the post and appreciate the help!

KarenL
KarenL 11 years ago

Very nice photos! The term "bufo" is now just used for old-world species & the correct binormal name for the American toad is now Anaxyrus americanus - though Wiki & many other sources still use the old name. I'm no herp expert but I have a friend who is!
Welcome to the communitybjk!

bjk1324
Spotted by
bjk1324

Erie, Pennsylvania, USA

Spotted on Jul 27, 2012
Submitted on Jul 27, 2012

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